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House roll call 221 · 92nd Congress · Nov 1, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7854, to amend the small reclamation projects act of 1956.

On Nov 1, 1971, the House voted 346–7 (HR 7854). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–1, Republicans 150–6. 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
346
No
7
Did not vote
87
Date
Nov 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 1 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 6 no · 29 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7854, to…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-221/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7854 (accessed 2026-10-17).