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House roll call 213 · 92nd Congress · Oct 27, 1971

To adopt H. RES. 661, the rule allowing consideration of H.R. 7248, a bill to amend and extend the higher education act of 1965.

On Oct 27, 1971, the House voted 371–7 (HRES 661). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–1, Republicans 160–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
371
No
7
Did not vote
65
Date
Oct 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats211 yes · 1 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans160 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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