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House roll call 244 · 93rd Congress · Jul 17, 1973

To pass S. 2120, a bill to amend the federal railroad safety act of 1970 and other related acts to authorize additional appropriations.

On Jul 17, 1973, the House voted 409–7 (S 2120). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–0, Republicans 179–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
409
No
7
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 17, 1973

By party

  • Republicans179 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2120: An original bill to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 and other related acts to authorize additional appropriations.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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