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House roll call 227 · 92nd Congress · Nov 3, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248 by striking out general education (title VIII).

On Nov 3, 1971, the House voted 84–310 (HR 7248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–218, Republicans 72–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 84 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
84
No
310
Did not vote
49
Date
Nov 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 218 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 92 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 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 amend H.R. 7248 by striking out general…: House Vote, Nov 3, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-227/to-amend-h-r-7248-by-striking-out-general (accessed 2026-10-17).