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House roll call 437 · 92nd Congress · Jun 1, 1972

To amend H.R. 13918, public broadcasting act of 1972, by prohibiting the corporation from making grants and entering into contracts with any corporation or inst

On Jun 1, 1972, the House voted 163–182 (HR 13918). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–139, Republicans 110–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
163
No
182
Did not vote
96
Date
Jun 1, 1972

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 139 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans110 yes · 45 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 13918, public broadcasting act…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-437/to-amend-h-r-13918-public-broadcasting-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).