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House roll call 272 · 92nd Congress · Nov 17, 1971

To pass H.R. 11731.

On Nov 17, 1971, the House voted 343–51 (HR 11731). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–50, Republicans 162–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
343
No
51
Did not vote
41
Date
Nov 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats186 yes · 50 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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