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House roll call 129 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1971

To adopt H. RES. 424, the rule permitting consideration of H.J. RES. 3, to establish a joint committee on the environment.

On Jul 20, 1971, the House voted 372–18 (HJRES 424). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–3, Republicans 151–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
372
No
18
Did not vote
51
Date
Jul 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats223 yes · 3 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans151 yes · 15 no · 19 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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