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House roll call 188 · 92nd Congress · Oct 4, 1971

To adopt H. RES. 596, expressing the house's disapproval of the alternative plan, dated august 31, 1971, for pay adjustments for federal employees, submitted by

On Oct 4, 1971, the House voted 174–207 (HRES 596). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 166–62, Republicans 17–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
174
No
207
Did not vote
45
Date
Oct 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats166 yes · 62 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 153 no · 15 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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