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House roll call 519 · 93rd Congress · Dec 18, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2166, authorizing the disposal of opium from the national stockpile.

On Dec 18, 1973, the House voted 270–122 (S 2166). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–94, Republicans 149–27, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 121 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
270
No
122
Did not vote
50
Date
Dec 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 27 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats121 yes · 94 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 41 more.

The bill

S. 2166: A bill to authorize the disposal of opium from the national stockpile.

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 suspend the rules and pass S. 2166…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-519/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2166-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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