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House roll call 564 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend H.R. 13915 so as to specify that "nothing in this act is intended to be inconsistent with, or violative of any provision of the constitution."

On Aug 17, 1972, the House voted 178–197 (HR 13915). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 123–99, Republicans 55–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 154 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
178
No
197
Did not vote
67
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats123 yes · 99 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans55 yes · 99 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 74 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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