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House roll call 249 · 92nd Congress · Nov 9, 1971

To amend kyl (iowa) substitute amendment for dow (n.y.) amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 10729, by forbidding for any pesticide removed from the

On Nov 9, 1971, the House voted 168–203 (HR 10729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 134–91, Republicans 34–112. 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
168
No
203
Did not vote
72
Date
Nov 9, 1971

By party

  • Democrats134 yes · 91 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 112 no · 39 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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