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House roll call 488 · 92nd Congress · Jun 29, 1972

To amend H.R. 15690 so as to prohibit the issuance of food stamps to households who need assistance because any such member is on strike unless that household q

On Jun 29, 1972, the House voted 180–199 (HR 15690). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–175, Republicans 131–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
180
No
199
Did not vote
63
Date
Jun 29, 1972

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 175 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 24 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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