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House roll call 462 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To amend H.R. 7130, by requiring all appropriations bills to be sent to the President at the same time, with no exceptions.

On Dec 5, 1973, the House voted 117–289 (HR 7130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 88–134, Republicans 29–154, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 117 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
117
No
289
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 154 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 134 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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