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House roll call 216 · 92nd Congress · Nov 1, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2266, emergency school aid act.

On Nov 1, 1971, the House voted 135–222 (HR 2266). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 113–117, Republicans 42–116. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 155 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
135
No
222
Did not vote
55
Date
Nov 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats113 yes · 117 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 116 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2266…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-216/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-2266 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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