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House roll call 541 · 92nd Congress · Aug 10, 1972

To amend H.R. 16029 a bill to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961, by eliminating aid for brazil.

On Aug 10, 1972, the House voted 65–325 (HR 16029). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–174, Republicans 9–152. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 65 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
65
No
325
Did not vote
52
Date
Aug 10, 1972

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 174 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 152 no · 24 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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