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House roll call 511 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To recommit H.R. 15580, a bill to amend the district of columbia police and fireman's salary act of 1958 to increase salaries, to the committee on the district

On Jul 20, 1972, the House voted 165–201 (HR 15580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 86–126, Republicans 80–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 162 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
165
No
201
Did not vote
75
Date
Jul 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats86 yes · 126 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 76 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 82 more.

The bill

H.R. 15580: To amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemens Salary Act of 1958 to increase salaries, 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 recommit H.R. 15580, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-511/to-recommit-h-r-15580-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-14).

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