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House roll call 231 · 93rd Congress · Jul 11, 1973

To amend H.R. 8860 so as to end the $10 million annual authorization for cotton promotion and research by cotton, inc.

On Jul 11, 1973, the House voted 241–162 (HR 8860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–113, Republicans 131–49, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 159 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
241
No
162
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 11, 1973

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 49 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 113 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 79 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 amend H.R. 8860 so as to end the $10…: House Vote, Jul 11, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-231/to-amend-h-r-8860-so-as-to-end (accessed 2026-10-17).

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