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House roll call 392 · 93rd Congress · Oct 16, 1973

To close debate on H.R. 9681 and pending amendments in 15 minutes.

On Oct 16, 1973, the House voted 161–214 (HR 9681). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 113–91, Republicans 47–124, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 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
161
No
214
Did not vote
66
Date
Oct 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 124 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats113 yes · 91 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 58 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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