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House roll call 319 · 93rd Congress · Sep 6, 1973

To pass H. R. 8351, a bill to amend the rail passenger service act of 1970 in order to provide financial assistance to AMTRAK.

On Sep 6, 1973, the House voted 357–37 (HR 8351). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–14, Republicans 160–23, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
357
No
37
Did not vote
45
Date
Sep 6, 1973

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 23 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 14 no · 33 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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