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House roll call 288 · 92nd Congress · Dec 2, 1971

To amend H.R. 11932 by adding funds for the district of columbia share of metro funds.

On Dec 2, 1971, the House voted 195–174 (HR 11932). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–99, Republicans 74–91. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 173 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
195
No
174
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 2, 1971

By party

  • Democrats137 yes · 99 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 91 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 93 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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