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House roll call 561 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend H.R. 13915 with green amendment. (see roll call 340t)

On Aug 17, 1972, the House voted 245–141 (HR 13915). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–111, Republicans 131–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 141 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
245
No
141
Did not vote
56
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 111 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 30 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 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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