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House roll call 66 · 92nd Congress · May 26, 1971

To adopt H. RES. 155, creating a select committee of the house to conduct an investigation of the energy resources of the United States.

On May 26, 1971, the House voted 128–218 (HRES 155). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 98–104, Republicans 33–117. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 131 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
128
No
218
Did not vote
91
Date
May 26, 1971

By party

  • Democrats98 yes · 104 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 117 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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