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House roll call 300 · 92nd Congress · Dec 8, 1971

To move the previous question on H. RES. 728, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1163, strategic storable agricultural commodities act.

On Dec 8, 1971, the House voted 204–164 (HRES 728). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–24, Republicans 20–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
204
No
164
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats192 yes · 24 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 147 no · 18 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 move the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, Dec 8, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-300/to-move-the-previous-question-on-h-res-728 (accessed 2026-10-17).