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House roll call 55 · 93rd Congress · Apr 16, 1973

To amend widnall (r,NJ) amendment to H.R. 6168 so as to authorize and direct the President to stabilize rents at levels prevailing on january 10, 1973. January

On Apr 16, 1973, the House voted 173–225 (HR 6168). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 149–71, Republicans 23–155, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
173
No
225
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 155 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 71 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 14 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,NJ) amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-55/to-amend-widnall-r-nj-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).