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House roll call 162 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

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

On Aug 4, 1971, the House voted 298–108 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–97, Republicans 155–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 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
298
No
108
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats148 yes · 97 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans155 yes · 17 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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 adopt the conference report on H.R. 6531.: House Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-162/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-6531 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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