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House roll call 630 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1972

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 16593, a bill making appropriations for the department of defense for fiscal year 1973.

On Oct 12, 1972, the House voted 316–42 (HR 16593). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–43, Republicans 146–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
316
No
42
Did not vote
73
Date
Oct 12, 1972

By party

  • Democrats176 yes · 43 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 5 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16593: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-630/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).