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House roll call 204 · 92nd Congress · Oct 18, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8140, to promote the safety of ports, harbors, and navigable waters of the United States.

On Oct 18, 1971, the House voted 336–1 (HR 8140). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–1, Republicans 142–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
336
No
1
Did not vote
106
Date
Oct 18, 1971

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 1 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8140: To promote the safety of ports, harbors, waterfront areas, and navigable waters of the United States

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8140, to…: House Vote, Oct 18, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-204/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8140 (accessed 2026-10-17).