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House roll call 493 · 93rd Congress · Dec 14, 1973

To limit debate on the committee amendment to H.R. 11450 and all subsequent amendments thereto.

On Dec 14, 1973, the House voted 197–196 (HR 11450). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–82, Republicans 63–113, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 145 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
197
No
196
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 14, 1973

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 113 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 82 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 65 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 limit debate on the committee amendment…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-493/to-limit-debate-on-the-committee-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).