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House roll call 520 · 93rd Congress · Dec 18, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2316, authorizing the disposal of copper from the national stockpile.

On Dec 18, 1973, the House voted 315–73 (S 2316). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 157–55, Republicans 157–18, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
315
No
73
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 18 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats157 yes · 55 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2316: A bill to authorize the disposal of copper from the national stockpile and the supplemental 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. 2316…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-520/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2316-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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