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House roll call 461 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To amend H.R. 7130, by providing for a maximum limit on authorizations for appropriations of 3 years, except those funded through user taxes.

On Dec 5, 1973, the House voted 192–217 (HR 7130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–165, Republicans 132–51, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
192
No
217
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 51 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 165 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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