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House roll call 52 · 93rd Congress · Apr 16, 1973

To amend widnall (r,NJ) amendment to H.R. 6168 so as to impose a ceiling on prices no higher than those on april 16, 1973, except agricultural prices at the far

On Apr 16, 1973, the House voted 139–263 (HR 6168). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–98, Republicans 17–165, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
139
No
263
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 165 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 98 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 35 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 widnall (r,NJ) amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-52/to-amend-widnall-r-nj-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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