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House roll call 576 · 92nd Congress · Sep 12, 1972

To recommit H.R. 16188, a bill to amend the immigration and nationality act, to the committee on the judiciary.

On Sep 12, 1972, the House voted 53–297 (HR 16188). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–161, Republicans 10–139. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 54 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
53
No
297
Did not vote
89
Date
Sep 12, 1972

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 161 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 139 no · 36 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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