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House roll call 431 · 92nd Congress · May 22, 1972

To pass H.R. 6788, a bill to establish mining and mineral research centers and to promote a more adequate national program of mining and mineral research.

On May 22, 1972, the House voted 272–33 (HR 6788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 151–19, Republicans 122–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
272
No
33
Did not vote
136
Date
May 22, 1972

By party

  • Democrats151 yes · 19 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 15 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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