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House roll call 240 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend pucinski amendment to H.R. 7248 (adding title xxi, "emergency school aid") by directing the commissioner of education to make a report on the needs inc

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 92–269 (HR 7248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–133, Republicans 12–136. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 93 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
92
No
269
Did not vote
81
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 133 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 136 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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 pucinski amendment to H.R. 7248…: House Vote, Nov 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-240/to-amend-pucinski-amendment-to-h-r-7248-adding (accessed 2026-10-15).

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