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House roll call 85 · 92nd Congress · Jun 16, 1971

To amend pike amendment to H.R. 8687, reducing research, development, and evaluation funds, by providing a fivepercent increase over last year's levels for infl

On Jun 16, 1971, the House voted 135–258 (HR 8687). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 92–136, Republicans 43–122. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 135 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
135
No
258
Did not vote
50
Date
Jun 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 136 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 122 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 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 amend pike amendment to H.R. 8687…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-85/to-amend-pike-amendment-to-h-r-8687-reducing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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