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House roll call 608 · 92nd Congress · Oct 4, 1972

To order the previous question on H. RES. 1142, a resolution conferring authority on the speaker to entertain motions to suspend rules and waiving the rule requ

On Oct 4, 1972, the House voted 214–171 (HRE 1142). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–18, Republicans 7–165. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 25 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

214

No

171

Did not vote

34

Date

Oct 4, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.