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House roll call 125 · 92nd Congress · Jul 15, 1971

To amend H.R. 9388, atomic energy commission authorization bill, by striking out language providing funds for a national waste repository at lyons, kansas.

On Jul 15, 1971, the House voted 162–207 (HR 9388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–123, Republicans 75–84. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 162 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
162
No
207
Did not vote
74
Date
Jul 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats87 yes · 123 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 84 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 82 more.

The bill

H.R. 9388: To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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