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House roll call 553 · 92nd Congress · Aug 16, 1972

To amend H.R. 16071, a bill to amend the public works and economic development act of 1965, by amending the wright (d, tex) amendment, so as to reduce the time

On Aug 16, 1972, the House voted 162–209 (HR 16071). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–192, Republicans 131–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
162
No
209
Did not vote
72
Date
Aug 16, 1972

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 192 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 17 no · 37 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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