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House roll call 342 · 92nd Congress · Feb 8, 1972

To pass H. RES. 164, to establish the select committee on privacy, human values and democratic institutions.

On Feb 8, 1972, the House voted 168–216 (HRE 164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 136–88, Republicans 35–131. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
168
No
216
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats136 yes · 88 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 131 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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