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House roll call 39 · 92nd Congress · Apr 28, 1971

To pass H.R. 6444, to amend the railroad retirement act of 1937 and providing a 10-percent increase in annuities, pursuant to H.R. 390.

On Apr 28, 1971, the House voted 379–0 (HR 6444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–0, Republicans 162–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
379
No
0
Did not vote
63
Date
Apr 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 6444: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a 10 percent increase in annuities

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 6444, to amend the railroad…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-39/to-pass-h-r-6444-to-amend-the-railroad (accessed 2026-10-17).

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