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House roll call 251 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend H.R. 8860 to prohibit strikers from receiving food stamps unless they were previously eligible.

On Jul 19, 1973, the House voted 213–203 (HR 8860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–177, Republicans 160–26, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
213
No
203
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 19, 1973

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 26 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 177 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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