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House roll call 605 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 16645 so as to prohibit construction of the civic center unless approved by the Senate and house committees on the district of columbia and approp

On Oct 3, 1972, the House voted 250–137 (HR 16645). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–123, Republicans 149–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
250
No
137
Did not vote
56
Date
Oct 3, 1972

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 123 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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