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House roll call 179 · 93rd Congress · Jun 21, 1973

To amend H.R. 7824 so as to prohibit full-time attorneys of the corporation from engaging in political activities.

On Jun 21, 1973, the House voted 207–171 (HR 7824). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–154, Republicans 148–18, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
207
No
171
Did not vote
62
Date
Jun 21, 1973

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 18 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 154 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7824: A bill to establish a Legal Services Corporation, 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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