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House roll call 195 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1971

To pass committee amendment to H.J. RES. 208, a bill proposing a constitutional amendment insuring equal rights for men and women, by clarifying that those righ

On Oct 12, 1971, the House voted 104–254 (HJRES 208). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–181, Republicans 70–74. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 104 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
104
No
254
Did not vote
84
Date
Oct 12, 1971

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 181 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 74 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 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 pass committee amendment to H.J. RES…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-195/to-pass-committee-amendment-to-h-j-res-208 (accessed 2026-10-17).