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House roll call 255 · 92nd Congress · Nov 10, 1971

To agree to the language of section 503 (language designed to remove the embargo on the importation of chrome ore from rhodesia) in the conference report on h.r

On Nov 10, 1971, the House voted 251–100 (HR 8687). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 132–81, Republicans 121–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 101 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
251
No
100
Did not vote
89
Date
Nov 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 81 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 20 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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 agree to the language of section 503…: House Vote, Nov 10, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-255/to-agree-to-the-language-of-section-503-language (accessed 2026-10-17).