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House roll call 238 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend ashbrook amendment to H.R. 7248 by excluding local education agencies who are carrying out a plan of racial desegration pursuant to a court order.

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 146–216 (HR 7248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 107–109, Republicans 39–107. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 146 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
146
No
216
Did not vote
81
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 109 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 107 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 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 ashbrook amendment to H.R. 7248 by…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-238/to-amend-ashbrook-amendment-to-h-r-7248-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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