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House roll call 44 · 92nd Congress · May 4, 1971

To pass S. 531, authorizing the U.S. Postal service to receive the fee of $2 for execution of an application for a passport pursuant to r. Res. 409.

On May 4, 1971, the House voted 241–124 (S 531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–31, Republicans 71–93. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
241
No
124
Did not vote
78
Date
May 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 31 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 93 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

S. 531: A bill to authorize the U.S. Postal Service to receive the fee of $2 for execution of an application for a passport

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 pass S. 531, authorizing the U.S. Postal…: House Vote, May 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-44/to-pass-s-531-authorizing-the-u-s-postal (accessed 2026-10-15).

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