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House roll call 429 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1972

To amend H.R. 14989 so as to prohibit the payment of U.S. Government employees salaries appropriated by this act who refuse to testify before Congress.

On May 18, 1972, the House voted 132–180 (HR 14989). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 127–62, Republicans 6–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
132
No
180
Did not vote
129
Date
May 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats127 yes · 62 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 119 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14989: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, 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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