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House roll call 263 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To amend H.R. 8658 so as to direct the administrator to use the water pollution control act, clean air act, or another act under his jurisdiction, where appropr

On Jul 23, 1973, the House voted 193–192 (HR 8658). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 150–59, Republicans 43–133, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
193
No
192
Did not vote
56
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 133 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats150 yes · 59 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 8658: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 8658 so as to direct the…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-263/to-amend-h-r-8658-so-as-to-direct (accessed 2026-10-17).