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House roll call 16 · 93rd Congress · Feb 28, 1973

To agree to H. RES. 256, a resolution creating a select committee to investigate all aspects of crime affecting the United States.

On Feb 28, 1973, the House voted 317–75 (HRES 256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–13, Republicans 109–62, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 75 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
317
No
75
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 28, 1973

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 62 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 13 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 agree to H. RES. 256, a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-16/to-agree-to-h-res-256-a-resolution-creating (accessed 2026-10-17).

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