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House roll call 205 · 92nd Congress · Oct 19, 1971

To move the previous question on the motion to instruct conferees not to agree to any portion of the Senate amendment to H.R. 8687 that is not germane to the ho

On Oct 19, 1971, the House voted 215–193 (HR 8687). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–165, Republicans 140–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
215
No
193
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 19, 1971

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 165 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 34 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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 move the previous question on the motion…: House Vote, Oct 19, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-205/to-move-the-previous-question-on-the-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-17).