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House roll call 29 · 92nd Congress · Apr 6, 1971

To adopt a preferential motion that the committee now rise with the recommendation that the enacting clause be stricken from H.R. 5981.

On Apr 6, 1971, the House voted 193–115 (HR 5981). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–108, Republicans 139–7. 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
193
No
115
Did not vote
135
Date
Apr 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 108 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans139 yes · 7 no · 39 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 adopt a preferential motion that the…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-29/to-adopt-a-preferential-motion-that-the-committee-now (accessed 2026-10-17).