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House roll call 518 · 92nd Congress · Jul 31, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5741, a bill to authorize the secretary of commerce to transfer surplus liberty ships to states for use in marine life conser

On Jul 31, 1972, the House voted 325–2 (HR 5741). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–0, Republicans 141–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
325
No
2
Did not vote
115
Date
Jul 31, 1972

By party

  • Democrats185 yes · 0 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans141 yes · 2 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5741, a…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-518/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5741 (accessed 2026-10-17).