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House roll call 559 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend H.R. 13915 so as to increase authrization by $1.5 billion annually for title i, assistance for educationally deprived students attending schools enroll

On Aug 17, 1972, the House voted 129–252 (HR 13915). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 113–111, Republicans 16–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
129
No
252
Did not vote
61
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats113 yes · 111 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 142 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 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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