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House roll call 582 · 92nd Congress · Sep 14, 1972

To amend H.R. 16593 so as to terminate U.S. Troop involvement in indochina within 4 months, conditioned upon the release of all american prisoners of war and a

On Sep 14, 1972, the House voted 160–208 (HR 16593). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 136–78, Republicans 25–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
160
No
208
Did not vote
72
Date
Sep 14, 1972

By party

  • Democrats136 yes · 78 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 132 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

The bill

H.R. 16593: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for other purposes

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 amend H.R. 16593 so as to terminate U.S…: House Vote, Sep 14, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-582/to-amend-h-r-16593-so-as-to-terminate (accessed 2026-10-17).