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House roll call 25 · 93rd Congress · Mar 8, 1973

To amend H.R. 17, vocational rehabilitation act of 1973, so as to authorize $600 million for fiscal year 1973, $630 million for fiscal year 1974, and $650 milli

On Mar 8, 1973, the House voted 165–213 (HR 17). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–166, Republicans 126–46, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
165
No
213
Did not vote
64
Date
Mar 8, 1973

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 46 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 166 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 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. 17, vocational rehabilitation…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-25/to-amend-h-r-17-vocational-rehabilitation-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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