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House roll call 590 · 92nd Congress · Sep 21, 1972

To amend H.R. 16705 so as to prohibit the use of funds to guarantee or insure future foreign investments.

On Sep 21, 1972, the House voted 141–167 (HR 16705). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 115–72, Republicans 26–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
141
No
167
Did not vote
130
Date
Sep 21, 1972

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 72 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 100 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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