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House roll call 449 · 92nd Congress · Jun 7, 1972

To pass H.R. 15259, a bill making appropriations for the district of columbia for fiscal year 1973.

On Jun 7, 1972, the House voted 302–67 (HR 15259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–17, Republicans 107–50. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 67 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
302
No
67
Did not vote
74
Date
Jun 7, 1972

By party

  • Democrats195 yes · 17 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans107 yes · 50 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15259: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in15246-15280 whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 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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