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House roll call 621 · 92nd Congress · Oct 11, 1972

To table a motion to instruct house conferees on H.R. 16654, a bill making appropriations for the departments of labor and health, education, and welfare for fi

On Oct 11, 1972, the House voted 197–167 (HR 16654). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 167–71, Republicans 52–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
197
No
167
Did not vote
35
Date
Oct 11, 1972

By party

  • Democrats167 yes · 71 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 118 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to instruct house…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-621/to-table-a-motion-to-instruct-house-conferees-on (accessed 2026-10-15).

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