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House roll call 236 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248 by postponing any U.S. District court order to force busing to achieve racial balance in public schools until the supreme court has had oppor

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 235–125 (HR 7248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–108, Republicans 129–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
235
No
125
Did not vote
83
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 108 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans129 yes · 17 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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 postponing any U.S…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-236/to-amend-h-r-7248-by-postponing-any-u (accessed 2026-10-17).

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