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House roll call 340 · 92nd Congress · Feb 7, 1972

To pass H.R. 12186, a bill to strengthen the penalties for violation of the bald eagle protection act.

On Feb 7, 1972, the House voted 352–7 (HR 12186). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–5, Republicans 145–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
352
No
7
Did not vote
83
Date
Feb 7, 1972

By party

  • Democrats208 yes · 5 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 2 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12186: To strengthen the penalties imposed for violations of the Bald Eagle Protection Act, 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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