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House roll call 174 · 92nd Congress · Sep 16, 1971

To agree to an amendment (providing court enforcement powers in lieu of "cease and desist" authority) in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 1746.

On Sep 16, 1971, the House voted 202–197 (HR 1746). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–174, Republicans 140–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
197
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 174 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 32 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

The bill

H.R. 1746: To further promote equal employment opportunities for American worker:`.

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 agree to an amendment (providing court…: House Vote, Sep 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-174/to-agree-to-an-amendment-providing-court-enforcement-powers (accessed 2026-10-17).