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House roll call 54 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5257, amending the national school lunch act, as amended, to provide funds and authorities to the department of agriculture f

On May 17, 1971, the House voted 332–0 (HR 5257). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–0, Republicans 142–0. 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
332
No
0
Did not vote
110
Date
May 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 5257: To amend the National School Lunch Act, as amended, to provide funds and authorities to the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of providing free or reduced-price meals to needy children

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5257…: House Vote, May 17, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-54/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5257 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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