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House roll call 187 · 92nd Congress · Oct 4, 1971

To move that the committee of the whole rise.

On Oct 4, 1971, the House voted 175–198. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 167–48, Republicans 8–150. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
175
No
198
Did not vote
70
Date
Oct 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats167 yes · 48 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 150 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 move that the committee of the whole rise.: House Vote, Oct 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-187/to-move-that-the-committee-of-the-whole-rise (accessed 2026-10-17).

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