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House roll call 321 · 92nd Congress · Jan 18, 1972

To pass H.R. 8787, providing that the unincorporated territories of guam and the virgin islands shall each be represented in Congress by a delegate to the house

On Jan 18, 1972, the House voted 232–104 (HR 8787). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–65, Republicans 96–58. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 123 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
232
No
104
Did not vote
69
Date
Jan 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats155 yes · 65 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans96 yes · 58 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

The bill

H.R. 8787: To provide that the unincorporated territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands shall each be represented in Congress by a Delegate to the House of Representatives

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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