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House roll call 627 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 16987, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1973 for certain maritime programs of the department of commerce.

On Oct 12, 1972, the House voted 351–3 (HR 16987). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–3, Republicans 152–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
351
No
3
Did not vote
89
Date
Oct 12, 1972

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 3 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16987: To amend the act to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1973 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 16987, a…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-627/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-16987 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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