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House roll call 261 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11302, a bill to amend the public health service act to strengthen the national cancer institute and the national institutes

On Nov 15, 1971, the House voted 350–5 (HR 11302). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–5, Republicans 151–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
350
No
5
Did not vote
86
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats201 yes · 5 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans151 yes · 0 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11302, a…: House Vote, Nov 15, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-261/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-11302 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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