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House roll call 538 · 92nd Congress · Aug 9, 1972

To recede and concur with amendment 76 to H.R. 15417. (see roll call 309.)

On Aug 9, 1972, the House voted 373–27 (HR 15417). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–10, Republicans 152–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
373
No
27
Did not vote
43
Date
Aug 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats221 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 17 no · 16 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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