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House roll call 118 · 92nd Congress · Jul 8, 1971

To amend H.R. 8181, export expansion finance act, by striking out language which would permit, with presidential approval, exports to communist countries or to

On Jul 8, 1971, the House voted 207–153 (HR 8181). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–131, Republicans 137–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
207
No
153
Did not vote
82
Date
Jul 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 131 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 22 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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. 8181, export expansion finance…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-118/to-amend-h-r-8181-export-expansion-finance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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