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House roll call 316 · 92nd Congress · Dec 15, 1971

To adopt the conference report on H.R. 11731.

On Dec 15, 1971, the House voted 292–39 (HR 11731). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 166–49, Republicans 142–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 55 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
292
No
39
Did not vote
80
Date
Dec 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats166 yes · 49 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 6 no · 37 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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