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House roll call 609 · 92nd Congress · Oct 4, 1972

To override the President's veto of H.R. 15927, a bill to amend the railroad retirement act of 1937 to provide a temporary 20 per centum in annuities.

On Oct 4, 1972, the House voted 353–29 (HR 15927). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–2, Republicans 127–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
353
No
29
Did not vote
61
Date
Oct 4, 1972

By party

  • Democrats226 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 27 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15927: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a temporary 20-percent increase in annuities, 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 override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Oct 4, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-609/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-15927 (accessed 2026-10-17).