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House roll call 378 · 92nd Congress · Mar 28, 1972

To amend H.R. 11896 so as to require permits to control the discharge of waste into U.S. Waterways.

On Mar 28, 1972, the House voted 154–251 (HR 11896). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–124, Republicans 42–127. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 154 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
154
No
251
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 28, 1972

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 124 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 127 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 74 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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