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House roll call 66 · 93rd Congress · Apr 19, 1973

To amend S. 502, a bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways, so as to permit local officials in urban areas to use $700 million

On Apr 19, 1973, the House voted 190–215 (S 502). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 120–102, Republicans 72–113, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 174 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
190
No
215
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 19, 1973

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 113 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats120 yes · 102 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 94 more.

The bill

S. 502: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.

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 S. 502, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-66/to-amend-s-502-a-bill-to-authorize-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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