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House roll call 242 · 92nd Congress · Nov 4, 1971

To amend H.R. 7248 by excluding all-male or all-female undergraduate schools from prohibition of sex discrimination. (same amendment was adopted earlier while

On Nov 4, 1971, the House voted 186–181 (HR 7248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–163, Republicans 132–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
186
No
181
Did not vote
76
Date
Nov 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 163 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans132 yes · 18 no · 35 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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