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House roll call 53 · 93rd Congress · Apr 16, 1973

To amend widnall (r,n.j.) amendment to H.R. 6168 so as to require that hearings be held before an agency reduces wages or salaries and that a statement of expla

On Apr 16, 1973, the House voted 271–132 (HR 6168). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–21, Republicans 71–111, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
271
No
132
Did not vote
38
Date
Apr 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 111 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 21 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 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 widnall (r,n.j.) amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-53/to-amend-widnall-r-n-j-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).