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House roll call 49 · 92nd Congress · May 10, 1971

To pass H.R. 5638, providing criminal penalties for interfering with firemen in the district of columbia in the performance of their duties.

On May 10, 1971, the House voted 312–0 (HR 5638). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–0, Republicans 140–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
312
No
0
Did not vote
130
Date
May 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats173 yes · 0 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 5638: To extend the penalty for assault on a police officer in the District of Columbia to assaults on firemen, to provide criminal penalties for interfering with firemen in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

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