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House roll call 626 · 92nd Congress · Oct 11, 1972

To suspend the rules and pass S.J. RES. 247, a bill extending the duration of copyright protection in certain cases.

On Oct 11, 1972, the House voted 208–92 (SJR 247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–73, Republicans 112–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 93 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
208
No
92
Did not vote
139
Date
Oct 11, 1972

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 73 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Republicans112 yes · 20 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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 S.J. RES. 247…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-626/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).