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House roll call 508 · 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, 1976 e

On Dec 14, 1973, the House voted 170–205 (HR 11450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–134, Republicans 95–70, 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
170
No
205
Did not vote
67
Date
Dec 14, 1973

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 70 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 134 no · 37 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 amend the committee amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-508/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-11450 (accessed 2026-10-17).