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House roll call 385 · 93rd Congress · Oct 15, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8346, the national building standards act. The bill provides for an instute to encourage new building technology.

On Oct 15, 1973, the House voted 108–258 (HR 8346). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–109, Republicans 19–149. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 108 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
108
No
258
Did not vote
76
Date
Oct 15, 1973

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 149 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats89 yes · 109 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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