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House roll call 271 · 92nd Congress · Nov 17, 1971

To amend H.R. 11731 by reducing total appropriation to fiscal 1971 level.

On Nov 17, 1971, the House voted 114–278 (HR 11731). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 84–143, Republicans 32–135. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 116 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
114
No
278
Did not vote
49
Date
Nov 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 143 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 135 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 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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