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House roll call 86 · 92nd Congress · Jun 16, 1971

To amend H.R. 8687 by limiting authorization to the 1971 appropriation level.

On Jun 16, 1971, the House voted 118–278 (HR 8687). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 93–135, Republicans 25–143. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 118 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
118
No
278
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 135 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 143 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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