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House roll call 263 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass S.J. RES. 132, extending the duration of copyright protection in certain cases.

On Nov 15, 1971, the House voted 302–49 (SJRES 132). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–42, Republicans 143–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 49 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
302
No
49
Did not vote
90
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 42 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 7 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass S.J. RES. 132…: House Vote, Nov 15, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-263/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).