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House roll call 326 · 92nd Congress · Jan 27, 1972

To defeat H.R. 8085, relating to age requirements for appointments to positions in executive agencies and in the competitive service.

On Jan 27, 1972, the House voted 81–249 (HR 8085). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–143, Republicans 34–106. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 81 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
81
No
249
Did not vote
113
Date
Jan 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 143 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 106 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 defeat H.R. 8085, relating to age…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-326/to-defeat-h-r-8085-relating-to-age-requirements (accessed 2026-10-17).