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House roll call 163 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

To amend H.J. RES. 833, 1972 appropriations for the department of labor, by specifying that the formula for distributing funds shall be based solely on the prop

On Aug 4, 1971, the House voted 172–213 (HJRES 833). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 129–94, Republicans 43–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
172
No
213
Did not vote
58
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats129 yes · 94 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 119 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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.J. RES. 833, 1972 appropriations…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-163/to-amend-h-j-res-833-1972-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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