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House roll call 96 · 92nd Congress · Jun 21, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1538, to amend the joint resolution establishing the american revolution bicentennial commission.

On Jun 21, 1971, the House voted 336–24 (S 1538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–13, Republicans 141–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
336
No
24
Did not vote
82
Date
Jun 21, 1971

By party

  • Democrats196 yes · 13 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans141 yes · 11 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1538: A bill to amend the joint resolution establishing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, as amended

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 S. 1538, to…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-96/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1538-to (accessed 2026-10-17).