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House roll call 186 · 93rd Congress · Jun 22, 1973

To amend H.R. 6187, a bill to amend the merchant marine act of 1956, by striking the proportional obligation requirement and inserting language re-establishing

On Jun 22, 1973, the House voted 109–238 (HR 6187). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–196, Republicans 107–42, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
109
No
238
Did not vote
94
Date
Jun 22, 1973

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 42 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 196 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6187: A bill to amend section 502(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

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. 6187, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, Jun 22, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-186/to-amend-h-r-6187-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).

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