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House roll call 49 · 93rd Congress · Apr 11, 1973

To pass H. R. 3180, a bill to clarify the proper use of the franking privilege by members of Congress.

On Apr 11, 1973, the House voted 354–49 (HR 3180). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–28, Republicans 157–21, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 49 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
354
No
49
Did not vote
38
Date
Apr 11, 1973

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 28 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3180: A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to clarify the proper use of the franking privilege by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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