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House roll call 83 · 92nd Congress · Jun 16, 1971

To amend H.R. 8687, military procurement authorization bill, for 1972, by limiting ABM funding to that necessary to complete work at certain military bases duri

On Jun 16, 1971, the House voted 129–267 (HR 8687). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 100–128, Republicans 29–140. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 129 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
129
No
267
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 128 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 140 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

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 amend H.R. 8687, military procurement…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-83/to-amend-h-r-8687-military-procurement-authorization-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).