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House roll call 487 · 93rd Congress · Dec 13, 1973

To close debate on the committee amendment to H. R. 11450 at 10 o'clock tonight.

On Dec 13, 1973, the House voted 58–351 (HR 11450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–181, Republicans 12–169, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 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
58
No
351
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 13, 1973

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 169 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 181 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 close debate on the committee amendment…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-487/to-close-debate-on-the-committee-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).