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House roll call 588 · 92nd Congress · Sep 20, 1972

To pass S. 3419, in lieu of H.R. 15003, a bill to protect consumers against unreasonable product hazards, after being amended to contain the language of H.R. 15

On Sep 20, 1972, the House voted 319–50 (S 3419). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–27, Republicans 128–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
319
No
50
Did not vote
70
Date
Sep 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 27 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 24 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3419: A bill to protect consumers against unreasonable risk of injury from hazardous products, 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 pass S. 3419, in lieu of H.R. 15003, a…: House Vote, Sep 20, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-588/to-pass-s-3419-in-lieu-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).