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House roll call 362 · 92nd Congress · Mar 9, 1972

To pass H.R. 10420, a bill to protect marine mammals and establish a marine mammal commission.

On Mar 9, 1972, the House voted 362–10 (HR 10420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–6, Republicans 155–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
362
No
10
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats210 yes · 6 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans155 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10420: To protect marine mammals to establish a Marine Mammal Commission 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 pass H.R. 10420, a bill to protect marine…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-362/to-pass-h-r-10420-a-bill-to-protect (accessed 2026-10-17).