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House roll call 304 · 92nd Congress · Dec 8, 1971

To amend H.R. 1163 by providing for the storage of grain in the homes of hungry americans who shall consume said grain and charge nothing for its storage.

On Dec 8, 1971, the House voted 17–271 (HR 1163). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–186, Republicans 15–85. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
271
Did not vote
155
Date
Dec 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 186 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 85 no · 85 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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