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House roll call 557 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To adopt H. RES. 1090, the rule under which H.R. 13915, a bill to further the achievement of equal education opportunities, was considered.

On Aug 17, 1972, the House voted 318–72 (HRE 1090). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–68, Republicans 152–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
318
No
72
Did not vote
42
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats172 yes · 68 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 9 no · 24 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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