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House roll call 173 · 93rd Congress · Jun 20, 1973

To amend H.R. 8760, so as to eliminate all funding for research, development and demonstration for a personal rapid transit system.

On Jun 20, 1973, the House voted 17–392 (HR 8760). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–223, Republicans 14–169, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
392
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 20, 1973

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 169 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 223 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8760: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, 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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