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House roll call 515 · 92nd Congress · Jul 26, 1972

To amend H.R. 12807, a bill to establish federal policy concerning the selection of firms and individuals to perform architectural, engineering, and related ser

On Jul 26, 1972, the House voted 114–276 (HR 12807). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–153, Republicans 46–123. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 116 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
114
No
276
Did not vote
51
Date
Jul 26, 1972

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 153 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 123 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

The bill

H.R. 12807: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. in order to establish Federal policy concerning the selection of firms and individuals to perform architectural, engineering, and related services for the Federal Government

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. 12807, a bill to establish…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-515/to-amend-h-r-12807-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).