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House roll call 36 · 93rd Congress · Mar 29, 1973

To pass H. R. 5293, a bill authorizing continuing appropriations for the peace corps.

On Mar 29, 1973, the House voted 299–72 (HR 5293). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–26, Republicans 128–46, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 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
299
No
72
Did not vote
71
Date
Mar 29, 1973

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 46 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats170 yes · 26 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5293: A bill authorizing continuing appropriations for the Peace Corps.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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