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House roll call 421 · 92nd Congress · May 15, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 812, a bill to authorize the secretary of the interior to participate in the planning and design of a national memorial

On May 15, 1972, the House voted 332–8 (HJR 812). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–1, Republicans 143–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
332
No
8
Did not vote
100
Date
May 15, 1972

By party

  • Democrats192 yes · 1 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 7 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 812…: House Vote, May 15, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-421/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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