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House roll call 291 · 92nd Congress · Dec 6, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9526, to authorize certain naval ship loans.

On Dec 6, 1971, the House voted 260–116 (HR 9526). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–101, Republicans 139–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 125 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
260
No
116
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats135 yes · 101 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans139 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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