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House roll call 585 · 92nd Congress · Sep 19, 1972

To amend H.R. 16654, a bill making appropriations for the departments of labor and health, education, and welfare, and related agencies for fiscal year 1973, by

On Sep 19, 1972, the House voted 191–182 (HR 16654). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–141, Republicans 116–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
191
No
182
Did not vote
69
Date
Sep 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 141 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 42 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 16654, a bill making…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-585/to-amend-h-r-16654-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).