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House roll call 295 · 92nd Congress · Dec 6, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11809, concerned with school assistance in impacted areas, and federal property transferred to the U.S. Postal service.

On Dec 6, 1971, the House voted 259–112 (HR 11809). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–30, Republicans 73–82. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
259
No
112
Did not vote
70
Date
Dec 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats188 yes · 30 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 82 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 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. 11809…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-295/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-11809 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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