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House roll call 546 · 92nd Congress · Aug 14, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2956, a bill to make rules governing the use of the armed forces of the United States in the absence of a declaration of war by

On Aug 14, 1972, the House voted 345–13 (S 2956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–13, Republicans 139–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
345
No
13
Did not vote
85
Date
Aug 14, 1972

By party

  • Democrats206 yes · 13 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans139 yes · 0 no · 46 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 S. 2956, a…: House Vote, Aug 14, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-546/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2956-a (accessed 2026-10-17).