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House roll call 107 · 93rd Congress · May 29, 1973

To amend H.R. 6912, a bill to amend the par value modification act, by premitting private purchase, sale, and ownership of gold after dec. 31, 1973.

On May 29, 1973, the House voted 162–162 (HR 6912). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–103, Republicans 96–60, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
162
No
162
Did not vote
116
Date
May 29, 1973

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 60 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 103 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6912, a bill to amend the par…: House Vote, May 29, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-107/to-amend-h-r-6912-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).