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House roll call 460 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To amend H. R. 7130, by requiring the pilot testing of all federal programs prior to the implementation unless the committee report on such legislation indicate

On Dec 5, 1973, the House voted 185–218 (HR 7130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–174, Republicans 139–43, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
185
No
218
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 43 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 174 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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