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House roll call 154 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1971

To move to discharge the committee on education and labor from further consideration of H. RES. 539, directing the secretary of HEW to furnish certain documents

On Aug 2, 1971, the House voted 252–129 (HRES 539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–123, Republicans 149–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 136 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
252
No
129
Did not vote
35
Date
Aug 2, 1971

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 123 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 56 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 move to discharge the committee on…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-154/to-move-to-discharge-the-committee-on-education-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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