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House roll call 268 · 92nd Congress · Nov 17, 1971

To amend H.R. 11731, by limiting funding for any additional active duty personnel that the President may deem necessary to a 60-day period.

On Nov 17, 1971, the House voted 183–210 (HR 11731). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 137–96, Republicans 48–114. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
183
No
210
Did not vote
48
Date
Nov 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats137 yes · 96 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 114 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

The bill

H.R. 11731: Making appropriations for theDepartment of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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