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House roll call 57 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2587, to establish the national advisory committee on the oceans and atmosphere.

On May 17, 1971, the House voted 293–10 (HR 2587). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–3, Republicans 124–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
293
No
10
Did not vote
138
Date
May 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats171 yes · 3 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 7 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2587: To establish the National Advisory Oceans and Atmosphere

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. 2587, to…: House Vote, May 17, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-57/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-2587 (accessed 2026-10-17).