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House roll call 424 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1972

To pass H.R. 14734, a bill to authorize appropriations for the department of state and for the U.S. Information agency.

On May 17, 1972, the House voted 306–65 (HR 14734). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–31, Republicans 125–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
306
No
65
Did not vote
72
Date
May 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats181 yes · 31 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 34 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14734: To authorize appropriations forthe Department of State and for the U.S.Information Agency

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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