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House roll call 298 · 93rd Congress · Aug 1, 1973

To amend H. R. 9590, fiscal 1974 appropriations for the treasury department, U.S. Postal service, the executive office and certain independent agencies, by redu

On Aug 1, 1973, the House voted 198–209 (HR 9590). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 183–38, Republicans 16–171, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
198
No
209
Did not vote
33
Date
Aug 1, 1973

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 171 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 38 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9590: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies, 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. 9590, fiscal 1974…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-298/to-amend-h-r-9590-fiscal-1974-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).