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House roll call 48 · 92nd Congress · May 6, 1971

To authorize additional investigative authority to the committee on education and labor.

On May 6, 1971, the House voted 156–172. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 131–49, Republicans 25–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
156
No
172
Did not vote
115
Date
May 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats131 yes · 49 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 123 no · 37 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 authorize additional investigative…: House Vote, May 6, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-48/to-authorize-additional-investigative-authority-to-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).