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House roll call 464 · 93rd Congress · Dec 5, 1973

To amend H. R. 7130, by requiring both houses of Congress to take action before a presidential impoundment is disapproved, and to allow selective disapproval of

On Dec 5, 1973, the House voted 186–221 (HR 7130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–208, Republicans 169–12, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 29 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
186
No
221
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 5, 1973

By party

  • Republicans169 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 208 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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