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House roll call 274 · 93rd Congress · Jul 25, 1973

To amend H.R. 8480 by reducing spending ceiling by $7.1 billion.

On Jul 25, 1973, the House voted 156–252 (HR 8480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–182, Republicans 114–69, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
156
No
252
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 25, 1973

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 69 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 182 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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