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House roll call 264 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To amend H.R. 8658 so as to specify that no rule shall be promulgated until a hearing is conducted, with full opportunity for cross examination.

On Jul 23, 1973, the House voted 159–236 (HR 8658). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–167, Republicans 108–69, 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
159
No
236
Did not vote
46
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 69 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 167 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 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 specify that no…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-264/to-amend-h-r-8658-so-as-to-specify (accessed 2026-10-17).