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House roll call 487 · 92nd Congress · Jun 29, 1972

To amend H.R. 15690, a bill making appropriations for agriculture-environmental and consumer protection programs for fiscal year 1973, by providing a limitation

On Jun 29, 1972, the House voted 189–193 (HR 15690). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 93–131, Republicans 97–62. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
189
No
193
Did not vote
60
Date
Jun 29, 1972

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 131 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans97 yes · 62 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 more.

The bill

H.R. 15690: Making appropriations for agriculture-environmental and consumer protection programs 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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