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House roll call 542 · 92nd Congress · Aug 10, 1972

To amend H.R. 16029 so as to change the effective date of U.S. Pullout from indochina from october 1, 1972 to december 31, 1972.

On Aug 10, 1972, the House voted 109–304 (HR 16029). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–150, Republicans 22–154. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 109 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
109
No
304
Did not vote
30
Date
Aug 10, 1972

By party

  • Democrats87 yes · 150 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 154 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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