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House roll call 533 · 93rd Congress · Dec 20, 1973

To agree to the conference report on H. R. 9142, to restore, support and maintain modern, efficient rail service in the northeast region of the U.S.

On Dec 20, 1973, the House voted 284–59 (HR 9142). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–18, Republicans 115–41, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
284
No
59
Did not vote
98
Date
Dec 20, 1973

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 41 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 18 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9142: A bill to restore, support, and maintain modern, efficient, rail service in the Northeast region of the United States, to designate a system of essential rail lines in the Northeast region, to provide financial assistance to rail carriers in the Northeast region, to improve competitive equity among surface transportation modes, to improve the process of Government regulation and for other purposes

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 agree to the conference report on H. R…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-533/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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