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House roll call 237 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend ashbrook amendment to H.R. 7248 (prohibiting use of funds for busing students or teachers to achieve racial balance) by adding language which forbids a

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 231–126 (HR 7248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 114–98, Republicans 117–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 126 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
231
No
126
Did not vote
86
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats114 yes · 98 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 28 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 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 ashbrook amendment to H.R. 7248…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-237/to-amend-ashbrook-amendment-to-h-r-7248-prohibiting (accessed 2026-10-17).