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House roll call 72 · 92nd Congress · Jun 4, 1971

To pass H.R. 8825, making appropriations for the legislative branch for fiscal year 1972.

On Jun 4, 1971, the House voted 259–26 (HR 8825). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–6, Republicans 99–23. 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
259
No
26
Did not vote
151
Date
Jun 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats164 yes · 6 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 23 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8825: Making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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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