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House roll call 257 · 92nd Congress · Nov 11, 1971

To amend the committee amendment to H.R. 11341 by reducing federal payment to the district of columbia by $44 million.

On Nov 11, 1971, the House voted 79–263 (HR 11341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–172, Republicans 47–93. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 79 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
79
No
263
Did not vote
99
Date
Nov 11, 1971

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 172 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 93 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11341: To provide additional revenue for the District of Columbia, 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 the committee amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Nov 11, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-257/to-amend-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r-11341 (accessed 2026-10-17).