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House roll call 471 · 92nd Congress · Jun 22, 1972

To amend H.R. 15585 so as to prohibit the use of funds for chauffeur driven automobiles except for the President of the United States.

On Jun 22, 1972, the House voted 121–205 (HR 15585). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–89, Republicans 31–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
121
No
205
Did not vote
115
Date
Jun 22, 1972

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 89 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 117 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 more.

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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