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House roll call 416 · 93rd Congress · Nov 8, 1973

To agree to H. RES. 688, the rule for consideration of H.R. 9142, the regional rail reorganization act of 1973.

On Nov 8, 1973, the House voted 393–2 (HRES 688). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–0, Republicans 176–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
393
No
2
Did not vote
47
Date
Nov 8, 1973

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 2 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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