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House roll call 338 · 92nd Congress · Feb 7, 1972

To pass S. 1163, a bill to serve low cost and nutritionally sound meals to elderly persons.

On Feb 7, 1972, the House voted 350–23 (S 1163). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–5, Republicans 135–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
350
No
23
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 7, 1972

By party

  • Democrats216 yes · 5 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 18 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1163: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide grants to States for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of low-cost meal projects, nutrition training and education projects, opportunity for social contacts, and for other p

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 pass S. 1163, a bill to serve low cost…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-338/to-pass-s-1163-a-bill-to-serve-low (accessed 2026-10-17).