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House roll call 492 · 93rd Congress · Dec 14, 1973

To amend the committee amendment to H. R. 11450, by allowing for the allocation of petroleum for school busing where a busing plan has been ordered by the appro

On Dec 14, 1973, the House voted 185–202 (HR 11450). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 128–85, Republicans 57–117, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
185
No
202
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 14, 1973

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 117 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats128 yes · 85 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 62 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-492/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-11450 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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