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House roll call 43 · 92nd Congress · May 3, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6283, extending the authority of the President to submit reorganization plans to the Congress until april 1, 1973.

On May 3, 1971, the House voted 301–20 (HR 6283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–15, Republicans 133–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
301
No
20
Did not vote
122
Date
May 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats168 yes · 15 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans133 yes · 5 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6283: To extend the period within which the President may transmit to Congress reorganization plans concerning agencies of the executive branch of the Federal Government, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6283…: House Vote, May 3, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-43/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6283 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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