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House roll call 597 · 92nd Congress · Sep 27, 1972

To pass H.R. 16012, a bill to authorize the secretary of the interior to construct, operate, and maintain various federal reclamation projects.

On Sep 27, 1972, the House voted 293–64 (HR 16012). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–17, Republicans 105–47. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
293
No
64
Did not vote
84
Date
Sep 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats190 yes · 17 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 47 no · 33 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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