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House roll call 425 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1972

To amend H.R. 14989, a bill making appropriations for the departments of state, justice, and commerce, the judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year 1

On May 18, 1972, the House voted 156–202 (HR 14989). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–105, Republicans 56–99. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 158 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
156
No
202
Did not vote
81
Date
May 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats102 yes · 105 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 99 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 78 more.

The bill

H.R. 14989: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 14989, a bill making…: House Vote, May 18, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-425/to-amend-h-r-14989-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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