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House roll call 56 · 92nd Congress · May 17, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5060, providing a criminal penalty for shooting at certain birds, fish, and other animals from an aircraft.

On May 17, 1971, the House voted 307–8 (HR 5060). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–5, Republicans 131–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
307
No
8
Did not vote
125
Date
May 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats179 yes · 5 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans131 yes · 3 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5060: To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to provide a criminal penalty for shooting at certain birds, fish, and other animals from an aircraft

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. 5060…: House Vote, May 17, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-56/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5060 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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