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House roll call 259 · 92nd Congress · Nov 11, 1971

To amend H.R. 11341 by providing for minimum wage coverage and overtime pay or ICC certification for area truck drivers.

On Nov 11, 1971, the House voted 139–179 (HR 11341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–70, Republicans 17–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
139
No
179
Did not vote
123
Date
Nov 11, 1971

By party

  • Democrats122 yes · 70 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 111 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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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