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House roll call 408 · 92nd Congress · May 8, 1972

To pass H.R. 14718, a bill to provide public assistance to mass transit bus companies in d.c.

On May 8, 1972, the House voted 50–270 (HR 14718). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–143, Republicans 8–129. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
50
No
270
Did not vote
121
Date
May 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 143 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 129 no · 48 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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