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House roll call 298 · 92nd Congress · Dec 8, 1971

To amend H.R. 12067, 1972 foreign aid appropriations, by adding funds for the U.S. Contribution to the u.n. Development program.

On Dec 8, 1971, the House voted 119–268 (HR 12067). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 99–121, Republicans 20–147. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 119 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
119
No
268
Did not vote
56
Date
Dec 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 121 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 147 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

The bill

H.R. 12067: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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 amend H.R. 12067, 1972 foreign aid…: House Vote, Dec 8, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-298/to-amend-h-r-12067-1972-foreign-aid-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).