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House roll call 491 · 93rd Congress · Dec 14, 1973

To amend the committee amendment to h. R. 11450, by rescinding the requirement for emission control devices on vehicles throughout the nation until jan. 1, 197

On Dec 14, 1973, the House voted 180–210 (HR 11450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 77–138, Republicans 103–72, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 149 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
180
No
210
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 14, 1973

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 72 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats77 yes · 138 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 69 more.

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 amend the committee amendment to h. R…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-491/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-11450 (accessed 2026-10-17).