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House roll call 624 · 92nd Congress · Oct 11, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 16724, a bill to provide for acquisition by the washington metropolitan area transit authority of the mass transit bus system

On Oct 11, 1972, the House voted 226–129 (HR 16724). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–49, Republicans 72–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 121 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
226
No
129
Did not vote
86
Date
Oct 11, 1972

By party

  • Democrats156 yes · 49 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 80 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 16724, a…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-624/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-16724 (accessed 2026-10-17).