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House roll call 279 · 92nd Congress · Nov 29, 1971

To amend macdonald amendment to H.R. 11060 by permitting broadcasting stations to charge comparable rates in lieu of lowest unit charge.

On Nov 29, 1971, the House voted 219–150 (HR 11060). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–123, Republicans 130–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
219
No
150
Did not vote
74
Date
Nov 29, 1971

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 123 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans130 yes · 27 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

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 amend macdonald amendment to H.R. 11060…: House Vote, Nov 29, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-279/to-amend-macdonald-amendment-to-h-r-11060-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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