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House roll call 245 · 92nd Congress · Nov 8, 1971

To move to discharge the committee on the judiciary from further consideration of H.J. RES. 191, proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution with regard to

On Nov 8, 1971, the House voted 242–156 (HJRES 191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–127, Republicans 131–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
242
No
156
Did not vote
33
Date
Nov 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 127 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 35 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 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 move to discharge the committee on the…: House Vote, Nov 8, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-245/to-move-to-discharge-the-committee-on-the-judiciary (accessed 2026-10-17).