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House roll call 268 · 93rd Congress · Jul 24, 1973

To order the previous question on a motion to instruct conferees to insist on language in the house amendment to S. 1888, the proposed agriculture and consumer

On Jul 24, 1973, the House voted 244–155 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 145–71, Republicans 99–83, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 154 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
244
No
155
Did not vote
43
Date
Jul 24, 1973

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 83 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 71 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 74 more.

The bill

S. 1888: An original bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of assuring consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

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 order the previous question on a motion…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-268/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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