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House roll call 138 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 10061 by adding funds for child welfare services.

On Jul 27, 1971, the House voted 185–201 (HR 10061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 171–53, Republicans 14–148. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
185
No
201
Did not vote
57
Date
Jul 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats171 yes · 53 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 148 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10061: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972. 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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