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House roll call 30 · 92nd Congress · Apr 7, 1971

To amend H.R. 7016, education appropriations bill, by adding $728.6 million for certain educational programs.

On Apr 7, 1971, the House voted 188–191 (HR 7016). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 173–43, Republicans 15–148. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
188
No
191
Did not vote
64
Date
Apr 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats173 yes · 43 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 148 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7016: Making appropriations for the Office of Education and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and for other purposes

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 H.R. 7016, education appropriations…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-30/to-amend-h-r-7016-education-appropriations-bill-by (accessed 2026-10-17).