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House roll call 140 · 93rd Congress · Jun 11, 1973

To pass H. R. 8250, a bill to authorize certain programs and activities of the district of columbia.

On Jun 11, 1973, the House voted 268–84 (HR 8250). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–29, Republicans 103–55, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 84 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
268
No
84
Did not vote
90
Date
Jun 11, 1973

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 55 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 29 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 8250: A bill to authorize certain programs and activities of the Government of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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 pass H. R. 8250, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-140/to-pass-h-r-8250-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).