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House roll call 267 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To pass H.R. 495, a rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 8929, a bill with respect to the financing of the cost of mailing certain matter free of postag

On Jul 23, 1973, the House voted 180–202 (HRES 495). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 153–66, Republicans 38–147, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
180
No
202
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 147 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 66 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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