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House roll call 276 · 93rd Congress · Jul 25, 1973

To recommit H.R. 8480 to the committee on rules with instructions that it be reported back forthwith containing an amendment that would require both houses of c

On Jul 25, 1973, the House voted 208–212 (HR 8480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–208, Republicans 183–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
208
No
212
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 25, 1973

By party

  • Republicans183 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 208 no · 9 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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