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House roll call 347 · 92nd Congress · Feb 17, 1972

To amend H.R. 12350, a bill to provide for the continuation of programs under the economic opportunity act of 1964, by substituting for the committee amendment

On Feb 17, 1972, the House voted 159–206 (HR 12350). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–174, Republicans 113–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
159
No
206
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 174 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 33 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12350: To provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, 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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