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House roll call 500 · 92nd Congress · Jul 17, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 15657, a bill to strengthen and improve the older americans act of 1965.

On Jul 17, 1972, the House voted 351–3 (HR 15657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–0, Republicans 152–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
351
No
3
Did not vote
89
Date
Jul 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 3 no · 30 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.R. 15657, a…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-500/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-15657 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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