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House roll call 261 · 93rd Congress · Jul 20, 1973

To pass H.R. 8538, extending authorizations for the corporation of public broadcasting.

On Jul 20, 1973, the House voted 363–13 (HR 8538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–4, Republicans 162–9, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
363
No
13
Did not vote
64
Date
Jul 20, 1973

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 9 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 4 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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