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House roll call 59 · 92nd Congress · May 18, 1971

To amend H. RES. 437 by offering the text of H.R. 8141 as a substitute for H.R. 3613.

On May 18, 1971, the House voted 210–177 (HRES 437). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–186, Republicans 173–3. 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
210
No
177
Did not vote
32
Date
May 18, 1971

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 186 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 3 no · 9 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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