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House roll call 312 · 93rd Congress · Aug 3, 1973

To concur in a Senate amendment to a house amendment to S. 1888, a bill amending the agriculture act of 1970, with an amendment thereto encouraging full product

On Aug 3, 1973, the House voted 252–151 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–24, Republicans 53–127, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
252
No
151
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 3, 1973

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 127 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats198 yes · 24 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1888: An original bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of assuring consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

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 concur in a Senate amendment to a house…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-312/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-a-house (accessed 2026-10-17).