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House roll call 257 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend a motion to recommit H.R. 8860. The motion to recommit strikes the escalator clause from most sections of the bill while ford's amendment thereto adds

On Jul 19, 1973, the House voted 248–165 (HR 8860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–148, Republicans 167–21, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
248
No
165
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 19, 1973

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 148 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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