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House roll call 166 · 92nd Congress · Aug 5, 1971

To adopt the conference report on S. 581, export expansion finance act of 1971.

On Aug 5, 1971, the House voted 219–140 (S 581). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 145–65, Republicans 85–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 150 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
219
No
140
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats145 yes · 65 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 86 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 more.

The bill

S. 581: A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, to eliminate certain export credit controls, 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 adopt the conference report on S. 581…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-166/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-s-581-export (accessed 2026-10-17).