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House roll call 625 · 92nd Congress · Oct 11, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6482, a bill to provide for the regulation of strip coal mining, for the conservation, acquisition, and reclamation of strip

On Oct 11, 1972, the House voted 265–75 (HR 6842). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 159–39, Republicans 111–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
265
No
75
Did not vote
96
Date
Oct 11, 1972

By party

  • Democrats159 yes · 39 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans111 yes · 38 no · 36 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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