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House roll call 586 · 92nd Congress · Sep 19, 1972

To amend H.R. 16654 by adding $15 million for bilingual educational programs.

On Sep 19, 1972, the House voted 162–207 (HR 16654). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 125–92, Republicans 38–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 130 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
207
Did not vote
72
Date
Sep 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats125 yes · 92 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 116 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 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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