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House roll call 516 · 93rd Congress · Dec 17, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2482, amending the small business act.

On Dec 17, 1973, the House voted 339–21 (S 2482). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–18, Republicans 156–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
339
No
21
Did not vote
81
Date
Dec 17, 1973

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 3 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 18 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2482: A bill to amend the Small Business Act.

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 suspend the rules and pass S. 2482…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-516/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2482-amending (accessed 2026-10-17).