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House roll call 252 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend H.R. 8860 so as to remove the requirement of a prior certification of eligibility, restore the eligibility of students for stamps and premit the use of

On Jul 19, 1973, the House voted 210–207 (HR 8860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–186, Republicans 166–21, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
210
No
207
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 19, 1973

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 21 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 186 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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