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House roll call 311 · 93rd Congress · Aug 3, 1973

To order the previous question on his motion to recede and concur in the Senate amendment to the house amendment to S. 1888, a bill to extend and amend the agri

On Aug 3, 1973, the House voted 349–54 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–10, Republicans 136–44, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
349
No
54
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 3, 1973

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 44 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 his motion…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-311/to-order-the-previous-question-on-his-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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