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House roll call 218 · 92nd Congress · Nov 1, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8389, providing for the development and operation of treatment programs for drug abusers confined or released from prisons.

On Nov 1, 1971, the House voted 350–2 (HR 8389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–1, Republicans 153–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
350
No
2
Did not vote
88
Date
Nov 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats200 yes · 1 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 31 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8389…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-218/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8389 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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