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House roll call 247 · 93rd Congress · Jul 18, 1973

To amend H.J.RES. 524 so as to prohibit the President from committing troops unless Congress declared war or authorized such commitment, or if the President fou

On Jul 18, 1973, the House voted 153–262 (HJR 524). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–175, Republicans 97–87, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 143 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
262
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans97 yes · 87 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 175 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 63 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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