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House roll call 144 · 93rd Congress · Jun 12, 1973

To amend H.R. 77 so as to allow an employee to select an attorney of his choice, rather than the choice of his union.

On Jun 12, 1973, the House voted 279–126 (HR 77). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–117, Republicans 171–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
279
No
126
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 12, 1973

By party

  • Republicans171 yes · 8 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 117 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 36 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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