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House roll call 447 · 92nd Congress · Jun 5, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 14731, a bill to provide for the effective enforcement of the provisions of the fish and wildlife act of 1956 prohibiting the

On Jun 5, 1972, the House voted 312–5 (HR 14731). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–2, Republicans 136–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
312
No
5
Did not vote
122
Date
Jun 5, 1972

By party

  • Democrats180 yes · 2 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans136 yes · 3 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14731: To amend the Fish and WildlifeAct of 1956 in order to provide for the effective enforcement of the provisions therein prohibiting the shooting at birds and other animals from aircraft

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.R. 14731, a…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-447/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-14731 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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