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House roll call 247 · 92nd Congress · Nov 9, 1971

To amend by striking language concerning registration of pesticides, kyl (iowa) substitute amendment for dow (n.y.) amendment in the nature of a substitute for

On Nov 9, 1971, the House voted 152–221 (HR 10729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 129–102, Republicans 23–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
152
No
221
Did not vote
70
Date
Nov 9, 1971

By party

  • Democrats129 yes · 102 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 119 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 10729: To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and for other purposes

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 by striking language concerning…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-247/to-amend-by-striking-language-concerning-registration-of-pesticides (accessed 2026-10-17).