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House roll call 531 · 92nd Congress · Aug 7, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 15883, a bill to provide for extended protection of foreign officials.

On Aug 7, 1972, the House voted 380–2 (HR 15883). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–2, Republicans 171–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
380
No
2
Did not vote
59
Date
Aug 7, 1972

By party

  • Democrats211 yes · 2 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans171 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15883: To amend title 18, United States Code to provide for expanded protection of foreign officials, 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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