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House roll call 517 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1972

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12931.

On Jul 27, 1972, the House voted 340–36 (HR 12931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–8, Republicans 139–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
340
No
36
Did not vote
63
Date
Jul 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats204 yes · 8 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans139 yes · 29 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12931: To provide for improving the economy and living conditions in rural America

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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-517/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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