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House roll call 539 · 92nd Congress · Aug 9, 1972

To amend H.R. 15927, a bill to amend the railroad retirement act of 1937 so as to provide a temporary 20 percent increase in annuities, by increasing the amount

On Aug 9, 1972, the House voted 104–290 (HR 15927). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–212, Republicans 86–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
104
No
290
Did not vote
49
Date
Aug 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 212 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 78 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

H.R. 15927: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a temporary 20-percent increase in annuities, 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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