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House roll call 451 · 93rd Congress · Dec 3, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1191, a bill providing financial assistance for identification, prevention and treatment relating to child abuse.

On Dec 3, 1973, the House voted 354–36 (S 1191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–12, Republicans 156–24, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
354
No
36
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 3, 1973

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 24 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 12 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1191: A bill to establish a National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, to provide financial assistance for a demonstration program for the prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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