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House roll call 161 · 93rd Congress · Jun 18, 1973

To amend H. R. 8152 by adding language stating that nothing in the bill shall be construed to require the adoption by a grantee of a quota system or other progr

On Jun 18, 1973, the House voted 231–161 (HR 8152). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–126, Republicans 139–35, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
231
No
161
Did not vote
49
Date
Jun 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 35 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 126 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 47 more.

The bill

H.R. 8152: A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve law enforcement and criminal justice 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 8152 by adding language…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-161/to-amend-h-r-8152-by-adding-language-stating (accessed 2026-10-14).

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