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House roll call 183 · 93rd Congress · Jun 21, 1973

To amend H.R. 7824 by prohibiting legal assistance in litigation to compel non-theraputic abortions contrary to religious beliefs.

On Jun 21, 1973, the House voted 316–53 (HR 7824). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–49, Republicans 160–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
316
No
53
Did not vote
72
Date
Jun 21, 1973

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats156 yes · 49 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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