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House roll call 77 · 92nd Congress · Jun 9, 1971

To recommit H.J. RES. 617, to authorize a contribution to certain inhabitants of the trust territory of the pacific islands who suffered damages arising from wo

On Jun 9, 1971, the House voted 166–215 (HJRES 617). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–146, Republicans 86–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 169 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
166
No
215
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 9, 1971

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 146 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 80 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 89 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H.J. RES. 617, to authorize a…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-77/to-recommit-h-j-res-617-to-authorize-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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