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House roll call 113 · 93rd Congress · May 31, 1973

To amend H.R. 7724 a bill to establish a national program of biomedical research fellowships, by prohibiting the use of funds therein for live fetus research.

On May 31, 1973, the House voted 354–9 (HR 7724). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–7, Republicans 164–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
354
No
9
Did not vote
77
Date
May 31, 1973

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 7 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7724: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national program of biomedical research fellowships, traineeships, and training to assure the continued excellence of biomedical research in the United States, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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