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House roll call 168 · 92nd Congress · Sep 9, 1971

To pass H.R. 9727, a bill to regulate the dumping of material in the oceans and other waters.

On Sep 9, 1971, the House voted 305–3 (HR 9727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–2, Republicans 127–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
305
No
3
Did not vote
132
Date
Sep 9, 1971

By party

  • Democrats181 yes · 2 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 1 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9727: To regulate the dumping of mate- rial in the oceans, coastal, and other waters, 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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