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House roll call 163 · 93rd Congress · Jun 19, 1973

To pass H. R. 689, to prohibit persons attempting to collect their debts from misusing names to convey the false impression that any agency of the federal govt

On Jun 19, 1973, the House voted 399–0 (HR 689). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–0, Republicans 183–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
399
No
0
Did not vote
41
Date
Jun 19, 1973

By party

  • Republicans183 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 689: A bill to amend section 712 of title 18 of the United States Code, to prohibit persons attempting to collect their own debts from misusing names in order to convey the false impression that any agency of the Federal Government is involved in such collection, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 689, to prohibit persons…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-163/to-pass-h-r-689-to-prohibit-persons-attempting (accessed 2026-10-17).

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