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House roll call 159 · 92nd Congress · Aug 3, 1971

To pass H.R. 9910, amending the foreign assistance act of 1961.

On Aug 3, 1971, the House voted 202–192 (HR 9910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–97, Republicans 66–107. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 163 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
202
No
192
Did not vote
25
Date
Aug 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats148 yes · 97 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 107 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 83 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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