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House roll call 514 · 92nd Congress · Jul 25, 1972

To pass H.R. 14542, a bill to extend for 4 years the period during which the authorized numbers for the grades of major, lieutenent colonel, and colonel in the

On Jul 25, 1972, the House voted 268–128 (HR 14542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–87, Republicans 129–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 129 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
268
No
128
Did not vote
45
Date
Jul 25, 1972

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 87 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans129 yes · 42 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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