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House roll call 53 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7271, authorizing appropriations for the commission on civil rights.

On May 17, 1971, the House voted 262–67 (HR 7271). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–43, Republicans 115–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 67 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
262
No
67
Did not vote
113
Date
May 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats148 yes · 43 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 24 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7271: To authorize appropriations for the Commission on Civil Rights

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. 7271…: House Vote, May 17, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-53/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7271 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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