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House roll call 394 · 92nd Congress · Apr 20, 1972

To pass H.R. 14070, authorizing NASA appropriations.

On Apr 20, 1972, the House voted 277–60 (HR 14070). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–43, Republicans 129–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 70 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
277
No
60
Did not vote
84
Date
Apr 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats160 yes · 43 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans129 yes · 27 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14070: To authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management, 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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