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Senate roll call 1093 · 93rd Congress · Dec 11, 1974

To agree to helms amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 14449, a bill to establish a community action administration in the department of health, edu

On Dec 11, 1974, the Senate voted 21–69 (HR 14449). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–50, Republicans 15–20, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
69
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 11, 1974

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 50 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 20 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14449: A bill to provide for the mobilization of community development and assistance services and to establish a Community Action Administration in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to administer such programs.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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