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House roll call 246 · 92nd Congress · Nov 8, 1971

To pass H.J. RES. 191. (two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, the measure was rejected.)

On Nov 8, 1971, the House voted 240–163 (HJRES 191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–139, Republicans 140–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 133 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
240
No
163
Did not vote
31
Date
Nov 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 139 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 27 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 53 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 pass H.J. RES. 191. (two-thirds not…: House Vote, Nov 8, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-246/to-pass-h-j-res-191-two-thirds-not (accessed 2026-10-17).