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House roll call 459 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To amend H.R. 7130, a bill to amend the rules of the House Of Representatives and of the Senate to improve congressional control over budgetary outlays and rece

On Dec 5, 1973, the House voted 106–300 (HR 7130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–156, Republicans 39–144, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 105 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
106
No
300
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 144 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 156 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

H.R. 7130: A bill to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate to improve congressional control over budgetary outlay and receipt totals, and to provide for a legislative budget director and staff.

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 amend H.R. 7130, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-459/to-amend-h-r-7130-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).