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House roll call 277 · 92nd Congress · Nov 19, 1971

To pass S. 18, to provide assistance to radio free europe and radio liberty.

On Nov 19, 1971, the House voted 271–12 (S 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–8, Republicans 113–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
271
No
12
Did not vote
158
Date
Nov 19, 1971

By party

  • Democrats160 yes · 8 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 4 no · 68 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 18: A bill to authorize the creation of a commission to evaluate international radio broadcasting and related activities of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty, to authorize appropriations to the Chairman of the Commission, 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 pass S. 18, to provide assistance to…: House Vote, Nov 19, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-277/to-pass-s-18-to-provide-assistance-to-radio (accessed 2026-10-17).