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House roll call 75 · 92nd Congress · Jun 7, 1971

To pass H.R. 7960, authorizing appropriations for activities of the national science foundation.

On Jun 7, 1971, the House voted 319–8 (HR 7960). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–4, Republicans 144–4. 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
319
No
8
Did not vote
112
Date
Jun 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats179 yes · 4 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans144 yes · 4 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7960: To authorize appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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