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House roll call 648 · 92nd Congress · Oct 18, 1972

To override the President's veto of S. 2770, the 1972 amendments to the federal water pollution control act.

On Oct 18, 1972, the House voted 247–23 (S 2770). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–12, Republicans 102–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
247
No
23
Did not vote
157
Date
Oct 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats156 yes · 12 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans102 yes · 16 no · 67 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2770: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

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 override the President's veto of S. 2770…: House Vote, Oct 18, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-648/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-s-2770-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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