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House roll call 57 · 93rd Congress · Apr 16, 1973

To amend widnall (r,n.j.) amendment to H.R. 6168 so as to impose a ceiling on all food prices at levels no higher than those prevailing on march 16, 1973, and t

On Apr 16, 1973, the House voted 101–303 (HR 6168). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 92–129, Republicans 8–175, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 100 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
101
No
303
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 16, 1973

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 175 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 129 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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