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House roll call 556 · 92nd Congress · Aug 16, 1972

To override the President's veto of H.R. 15417, a bill to make appropriations for the departments of labor and health, education and welfare, and related agenci

On Aug 16, 1972, the House voted 203–171 (HR 15417). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–46, Republicans 32–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
203
No
171
Did not vote
27
Date
Aug 16, 1972

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 46 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 139 no · 14 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 override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Aug 16, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-556/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-15417 (accessed 2026-10-17).