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House roll call 238 · 93rd Congress · Jul 16, 1973

To amend H.R. 8860 by striking the cotton program provisions from the bill.

On Jul 16, 1973, the House voted 207–190 (HR 8860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 154–66, Republicans 54–123, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
190
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 123 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats154 yes · 66 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 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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