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House roll call 31 · 92nd Congress · Apr 7, 1971

To amend H.R. 7016, by striking out the section which forbids forced busing.

On Apr 7, 1971, the House voted 149–206 (HR 7016). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 115–89, Republicans 35–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
149
No
206
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 89 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 117 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 44 more.

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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