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House roll call 136 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 10061, appropriations for the departments of labor and HEW, by adding funds for several health programs.

On Jul 27, 1971, the House voted 169–215 (HR 10061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 145–76, Republicans 24–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
169
No
215
Did not vote
59
Date
Jul 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats145 yes · 76 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 139 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

The bill

H.R. 10061: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 10061, appropriations for the…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-136/to-amend-h-r-10061-appropriations-for-the-departments (accessed 2026-10-17).