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House roll call 28 · 93rd Congress · Mar 13, 1973

To pass H.R. 71, a bill to strengthen and improve the older americans act of 1965.

On Mar 13, 1973, the House voted 329–69 (HR 71). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–4, Republicans 114–65, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 69 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
329
No
69
Did not vote
43
Date
Mar 13, 1973

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 65 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 4 no · 27 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 71, a bill to strengthen and…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-28/to-pass-h-r-71-a-bill-to-strengthen (accessed 2026-10-17).