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House roll call 63 · 93rd Congress · Apr 18, 1973

To order the previous question on an amendment establishing rules for the consideration of H.R. 2404, a bill to provide for funding of the emergency employment

On Apr 18, 1973, the House voted 157–245 (HR 4204). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–200, Republicans 141–44, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
157
No
245
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 18, 1973

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 44 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 200 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 order the previous question on an…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-63/to-order-the-previous-question-on-an-amendment-establishing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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