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House roll call 38 · 92nd Congress · Apr 27, 1971

To pass H.R. 6417, reducing the number of class a retailers' licenses issued and outstanding under the district of columbia alcoholic beverage control act.

On Apr 27, 1971, the House voted 178–200 (HR 6417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–77, Republicans 40–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
178
No
200
Did not vote
65
Date
Apr 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 77 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 123 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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