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House roll call 537 · 92nd Congress · Aug 9, 1972

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 15417, a bill making appropriations for the departments of labor, and health, education, and welfare for fiscal year 1

On Aug 9, 1972, the House voted 240–167 (HR 15417). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–35, Republicans 39–136. 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
240
No
167
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats205 yes · 35 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 136 no · 10 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-537/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).