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House roll call 399 · 92nd Congress · Apr 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 12202, by reducing the government's contribution to a straight 50%.

On Apr 27, 1972, the House voted 124–219 (HR 12202). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–173, Republicans 106–47. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
124
No
219
Did not vote
99
Date
Apr 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 173 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans106 yes · 47 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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