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House roll call 543 · 92nd Congress · Aug 10, 1972

To amend H.R. 16029 by striking out language that calls for the United States to pull out from indochina by october 1, 1972.

On Aug 10, 1972, the House voted 229–177 (HR 16029). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–153, Republicans 149–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
229
No
177
Did not vote
37
Date
Aug 10, 1972

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 153 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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