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House roll call 177 · 93rd Congress · Jun 21, 1973

To amend H. R. 7824 to insert language allowing persons to bring suit against the corporation and reimbursing costs and fees to plaintiffs who win such court ac

On Jun 21, 1973, the House voted 159–237 (HR 7824). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–171, Republicans 110–66, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
159
No
237
Did not vote
45
Date
Jun 21, 1973

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 66 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 171 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

H.R. 7824: A bill to establish a Legal Services Corporation, 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. 7824 to insert language…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-177/to-amend-h-r-7824-to-insert-language-allowing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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