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House roll call 284 · 92nd Congress · Dec 1, 1971

To pass H.R. 11589, a bill to authorize the foreign sale of certain passenger vessels.

On Dec 1, 1971, the House voted 253–139 (HR 11589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 128–99, Republicans 125–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 139 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
253
No
139
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 99 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 40 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 59 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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