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House roll call 108 · 93rd Congress · May 29, 1973

To amend H.R. 6912 by striking out language that provides for presidential determination and approval of private gold ownership.

On May 29, 1973, the House voted 100–218 (HR 6912). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–128, Republicans 63–91, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 100 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
100
No
218
Did not vote
122
Date
May 29, 1973

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 91 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 128 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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