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House roll call 299 · 93rd Congress · Aug 1, 1973

To amend H.R. 9590, by reducing funds for the office of telecommunications policy.

On Aug 1, 1973, the House voted 190–217 (HR 9590). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 165–56, Republicans 25–161, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
190
No
217
Did not vote
34
Date
Aug 1, 1973

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 161 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats165 yes · 56 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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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