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House roll call 297 · 92nd Congress · Dec 7, 1971

To adopt the conference report on S. 2007, economic opportunity amendments of 1971 (clearing the measure for the President.)

On Dec 7, 1971, the House voted 211–187 (S 2007). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–58, Republicans 31–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
211
No
187
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats189 yes · 58 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 139 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on S. 2007…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-297/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-s-2007-economic (accessed 2026-10-17).