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House roll call 427 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1972

To amend H.R. 14989 by adding $9.5 million for the U.S. Probation office.

On May 18, 1972, the House voted 142–199 (HR 14989). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 97–100, Republicans 45–100. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 142 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
142
No
199
Did not vote
101
Date
May 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 100 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 100 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 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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