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House roll call 293 · 92nd Congress · Dec 6, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 45, to establish an institute for continuing studies of juvenile justice. (two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, TH

On Dec 6, 1971, the House voted 240–135 (HR 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–60, Republicans 78–82. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 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
240
No
135
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats176 yes · 60 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 82 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 45, to…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-293/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-45 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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