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House roll call 60 · 93rd Congress · Apr 17, 1973

To amend H. R. 6691, a bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for fiscal year 1974, so as to strike out $58 million for the extension of the west

On Apr 17, 1973, the House voted 189–195 (HR 6691). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–126, Republicans 111–70, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 148 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
189
No
195
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 17, 1973

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 70 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 126 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

The bill

H.R. 6691: A bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974.

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 H. R. 6691, a bill making…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-60/to-amend-h-r-6691-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).