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House roll call 242 · 93rd Congress · Jul 17, 1973

To pass H.R. 8949, a bill to amend title 38 of the U.S. Code relating to basic provisions of the loan guaranty program

On Jul 17, 1973, the House voted 412–3 (HR 8949). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–3, Republicans 187–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
412
No
3
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 17, 1973

By party

  • Republicans187 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8949: A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code relating to basic provisions of the loan guaranty program for veterans.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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