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House roll call 271 · 93rd Congress · Jul 24, 1973

To amend H. R. 8480 to require both houses of Congress to disapprove impoundments by concurrent resolution.

On Jul 24, 1973, the House voted 205–206 (HR 8480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–198, Republicans 175–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
205
No
206
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 24, 1973

By party

  • Republicans175 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 198 no · 18 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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