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House roll call 420 · 92nd Congress · May 15, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7378, a bill to establish a commission on revision of the judicial circuits of the United States.

On May 15, 1972, the House voted 317–25 (HR 7378). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–14, Republicans 140–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
317
No
25
Did not vote
98
Date
May 15, 1972

By party

  • Democrats180 yes · 14 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 11 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7378: To establish a Commission au Revision of the Judicial Circuits of the United States

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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