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House roll call 563 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend H.R. 13915 so as to provide for freedom of transfer, regardless of race, creed, or color.

On Aug 17, 1972, the House voted 123–255 (HR 13915). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–164, Republicans 65–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 123 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
123
No
255
Did not vote
64
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 164 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 92 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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