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House roll call 540 · 92nd Congress · Aug 9, 1972

To pass H.R. 15927.

On Aug 9, 1972, the House voted 399–4 (HR 15927). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–0, Republicans 166–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
399
No
4
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats233 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans166 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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