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House roll call 612 · 92nd Congress · Oct 4, 1972

To agree that the committee of the whole rise and report S. 1316 back to the house with the enacting clause striken.

On Oct 4, 1972, the House voted 172–170 (S 1316). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 129–69, Republicans 43–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
172
No
170
Did not vote
101
Date
Oct 4, 1972

By party

  • Democrats129 yes · 69 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 101 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 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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