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House roll call 55 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 56, to provide for a national environmental data system, amending the national environmental policy act of 1969.

On May 17, 1971, the House voted 305–18 (HR 56). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–3, Republicans 122–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
305
No
18
Did not vote
118
Date
May 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats185 yes · 3 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 15 no · 48 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 56, to…: House Vote, May 17, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-55/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-56 (accessed 2026-10-17).