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House roll call 490 · 93rd Congress · Dec 14, 1973

To amend the committee amendment to H.R. 11450, by striking the section on voluntary energy conservation agreements among retail and service establishments.

On Dec 14, 1973, the House voted 170–223 (HR 11450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 147–72, Republicans 23–151, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
170
No
223
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 14, 1973

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 151 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 72 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the committee amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-490/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-11450 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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