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House roll call 248 · 93rd Congress · Jul 18, 1973

To amend H.J.RES. 524 so as to require Congress to specifically approve or disapprove the commitment of troops within 120 days by a declaration of war or by pas

On Jul 18, 1973, the House voted 200–211 (HJR 524). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–196, Republicans 168–15, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
200
No
211
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 196 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 amend H.J.RES. 524 so as to require…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-248/to-amend-h-j-res-524-so-as-to (accessed 2026-10-17).