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House roll call 58 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1971

To order the previous question on H. RES. 437, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3613, to provide programs of public service employment during times

On May 18, 1971, the House voted 182–210 (HRES 437). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 189–48, Republicans 4–173. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
182
No
210
Did not vote
29
Date
May 18, 1971

By party

  • Democrats189 yes · 48 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 173 no · 8 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 order the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, May 18, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-58/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-437 (accessed 2026-10-17).