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House roll call 468 · 92nd Congress · Jun 22, 1972

To amend H.R. 15585, a bill making appropriations for the treasury department, the U.S. Postal service, and the executive office of the President for fiscal yea

On Jun 22, 1972, the House voted 148–188 (HR 15585). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–48, Republicans 8–140. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
148
No
188
Did not vote
106
Date
Jun 22, 1972

By party

  • Democrats141 yes · 48 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 140 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15585: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 15585, a bill making…: House Vote, Jun 22, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-468/to-amend-h-r-15585-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).