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House roll call 215 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248 by altering the formula for funds paid to states under educational opportunity grants.

On Oct 28, 1971, the House voted 108–220 (HR 7248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–169, Republicans 84–51. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
108
No
220
Did not vote
115
Date
Oct 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 169 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 51 no · 50 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7248 by altering the formula…: House Vote, Oct 28, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-215/to-amend-h-r-7248-by-altering-the-formula (accessed 2026-10-17).