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House roll call 278 · 92nd Congress · Nov 29, 1971

To amend macdonald amendment to H.R. 11060, election reform bill, by eliminating the rate section for TV and newspapers and language that requires newspapers eq

On Nov 29, 1971, the House voted 145–219 (HR 11060). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–183, Republicans 120–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
145
No
219
Did not vote
79
Date
Nov 29, 1971

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 183 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans120 yes · 36 no · 29 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 amend macdonald amendment to H.R. 11060…: House Vote, Nov 29, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-278/to-amend-macdonald-amendment-to-h-r-11060-election (accessed 2026-10-17).