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House roll call 430 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1972

To amend H.R. 14989 so as to prohibit the use of funds for wiretaps on conversations of members of Congress or the federal judiciary.

On May 18, 1972, the House voted 71–231 (HR 14989). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–117, Republicans 7–115. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
71
No
231
Did not vote
139
Date
May 18, 1972

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 117 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 115 no · 63 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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