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House roll call 347 · 93rd Congress · Sep 20, 1973

To recommit H.R. 9281, regarding the retirement of certain law enforcement and firefighter personnel, and report it back with several amendments as requested by

On Sep 20, 1973, the House voted 116–282 (HR 9281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–201, Republicans 98–80, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
116
No
282
Did not vote
44
Date
Sep 20, 1973

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 80 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 201 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

The bill

H.R. 9281: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the retirement of certain law enforcement and firefighter personnel, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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