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House roll call 214 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248, a bill amending and extending the higher education act of 1965, by revising the distribution of educational opportunity grants.

On Oct 28, 1971, the House voted 117–257 (HR 7248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–192, Republicans 96–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
117
No
257
Did not vote
69
Date
Oct 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 192 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans96 yes · 65 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 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.R. 7248, a bill amending and…: House Vote, Oct 28, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-214/to-amend-h-r-7248-a-bill-amending-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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