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House roll call 173 · 92nd Congress · Sep 16, 1971

To agree to an amendment (providing court enforcement powers in lieu of "cease and desist" authority) in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 1746, a bill to fur

On Sep 16, 1971, the House voted 200–195 (HR 1746). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–166, Republicans 131–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
200
No
195
Did not vote
47
Date
Sep 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 166 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 29 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 1746: To further promote equal employment opportunities for American worker:`.

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 agree to an amendment (providing court…: House Vote, Sep 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-173/to-agree-to-an-amendment-providing-court-enforcement-powers (accessed 2026-10-17).

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