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House roll call 18 · 93rd Congress · Feb 28, 1973

To agree to H. RES. 257, a resolution authorizing the committee on the district of columbia to conduct studies and investigations.

On Feb 28, 1973, the House voted 153–234 (HRES 257). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 149–73, Republicans 14–173, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
153
No
234
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 28, 1973

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 173 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 73 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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. 257, a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-18/to-agree-to-h-res-257-a-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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