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House roll call 116 · 92nd Congress · Jul 7, 1971

To table H. RES. 492, directing the secretary of state to furnish the house certain information concerning U.S. Military operations in laos.

On Jul 7, 1971, the House voted 261–118 (HRES 492). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–102, Republicans 149–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 119 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
261
No
118
Did not vote
63
Date
Jul 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 102 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 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 table H. RES. 492, directing the…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-116/to-table-h-res-492-directing-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).