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House roll call 269 · 92nd Congress · Nov 17, 1971

To amend H.R. 11731 by halting funding for any military combat or military support operations by u.f. Forces in or over indochina after june 1, 1972, and by cal

On Nov 17, 1971, the House voted 163–238 (HR 11731). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 140–95, Republicans 24–144. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 119 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
163
No
238
Did not vote
40
Date
Nov 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 95 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 144 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

The bill

H.R. 11731: Making appropriations for theDepartment of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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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