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House roll call 288 · 93rd Congress · Jul 30, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9474, a bill providing a 10% increase in rates of disability and death pensions, and dependency and indemnity compensations.

On Jul 30, 1973, the House voted 385–0 (HR 9474). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–0, Republicans 173–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
385
No
0
Did not vote
55
Date
Jul 30, 1973

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9474: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code to increase the monthly rates of disability and death pension, and dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9474, a…: House Vote, Jul 30, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-288/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-9474 (accessed 2026-10-17).