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House roll call 280 · 92nd Congress · Nov 29, 1971

To amend macdonald amendment to H.R. 11060 by striking section 315 provision.

On Nov 29, 1971, the House voted 95–277 (HR 11060). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–208, Republicans 88–69. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
95
No
277
Did not vote
71
Date
Nov 29, 1971

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 208 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 69 no · 28 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-280/to-amend-macdonald-amendment-to-h-r-11060-by (accessed 2026-10-17).