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House roll call 349 · 93rd Congress · Sep 20, 1973

To pass H. R. 9256, a bill increasing the contribution of the federal government to health benefits for employees.

On Sep 20, 1973, the House voted 217–154 (HR 9256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–43, Republicans 56–112, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
217
No
154
Did not vote
69
Date
Sep 20, 1973

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 112 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 43 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 9256: A bill to increase the contribution of the Government to the costs of health benefits for Federal employees, 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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