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House roll call 287 · 92nd Congress · Dec 2, 1971

To amend H.R. 11932 by halting funding of metro until metro has complied with section 102 (c) of the national environmental policy act of 1969.

On Dec 2, 1971, the House voted 163–205 (HR 11932). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–153, Republicans 106–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
163
No
205
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 2, 1971

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 153 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans106 yes · 52 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 more.

The bill

H.R. 11932: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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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