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House roll call 398 · 93rd Congress · Oct 18, 1973

To concur in the Senate amendment to the house national school lunch and child nutrition act. The Senate amendment relates to the manner in which payments for

On Oct 18, 1973, the House voted 145–218 (HR 9639). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–92, Republicans 32–126, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
145
No
218
Did not vote
79
Date
Oct 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 126 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 92 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 44 more.

The bill

H.R. 9639: A bill to amend the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts for the purpose of providing additional Federal financial assistance to the school lunch and school breakfast programs.

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 the Senate amendment to the…: House Vote, Oct 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-398/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).