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House roll call 87 · 93rd Congress · May 10, 1973

To amend H.R. 7447 so as to delete language which would authorize transfer of $430 million by the department of defense.

On May 10, 1973, the House voted 219–188 (HR 7447). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–45, Republicans 36–143, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
219
No
188
Did not vote
35
Date
May 10, 1973

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 143 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats182 yes · 45 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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