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House roll call 318 · 92nd Congress · Dec 15, 1971

To adopt the conference report on H.R. 6065, amending the social security act in regards to unemployment compensation.

On Dec 15, 1971, the House voted 194–149 (HR 6065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–48, Republicans 48–105. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
194
No
149
Did not vote
90
Date
Dec 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats152 yes · 48 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 105 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

H.R. 6065: To amend section 903 (c) (2) of the Social Security Act

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 H.R. 6065…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-318/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-6065 (accessed 2026-10-17).