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House roll call 583 · 92nd Congress · Sep 14, 1972

To amend H.R. 16593 so as to reduce the funds actually spent through the bill in 1973 (fiscal) by 5 per cent.

On Sep 14, 1972, the House voted 98–256 (HR 16593). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–127, Republicans 23–131. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 99 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
98
No
256
Did not vote
86
Date
Sep 14, 1972

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 127 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 131 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 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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