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House roll call 56 · 93rd Congress · Apr 16, 1973

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

On Apr 16, 1973, the House voted 147–250 (HR 6168). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 130–89, Republicans 16–162, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
147
No
250
Did not vote
44
Date
Apr 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 162 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 89 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 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-56/to-amend-widnall-r-n-j-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).