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House roll call 37 · 92nd Congress · Apr 27, 1971

To recommit for further consideration H.R. 2598, to authorize the acquisition, training, and maintenance of dogs to be used in law enforcement in the district o

On Apr 27, 1971, the House voted 76–303 (HR 2598). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–160, Republicans 13–150. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 83 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
76
No
303
Did not vote
50
Date
Apr 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 160 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 150 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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 recommit for further consideration H.R…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-37/to-recommit-for-further-consideration-h-r-2598-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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