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House roll call 16 · 92nd Congress · Mar 23, 1971

To pass S.J. RES. 7, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States, extending the right to vote to citizens 18 years of age or older. (in lie

On Mar 23, 1971, the House voted 400–19 (SJRES 7). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–7, Republicans 164–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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

400

No

19

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 23, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.