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House roll call 234 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248 by striking out title XV that establishes "ethnic heritage studies."

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 200–159 (HR 7248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–142, Republicans 125–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
200
No
159
Did not vote
84
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 142 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 17 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 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 by striking out title XV…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-234/to-amend-h-r-7248-by-striking-out-title (accessed 2026-10-17).

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