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House roll call 642 · 92nd Congress · Oct 14, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass S. 4062, a bill providing for acquisition by the washington metropolitan area transit authority of the mass transit bus systems en

On Oct 14, 1972, the House voted 184–60 (S 4062). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–45, Republicans 88–60. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 105 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
184
No
60
Did not vote
62
Date
Oct 14, 1972

By party

  • Democrats188 yes · 45 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 60 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

S. 4062: A bill to provide for acquisition by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority of the muse transit bits system engaged fu scheduled regular route operations In the National Capital area, and for other purposes

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 suspend the rules and pass S. 4062, a…: House Vote, Oct 14, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-642/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-4062-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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