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House roll call 161 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

To recommit the conference report on H.R. 6531.

On Aug 4, 1971, the House voted 131–273 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 104–140, Republicans 34–140. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 138 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
131
No
273
Did not vote
25
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 140 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 140 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 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 the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-161/to-recommit-the-conference-report-on-h-r-6531 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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