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House roll call 160 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

To adopt H. RES. 578, a rule waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 6531, a bill to amend the military selective service act of 1967.

On Aug 4, 1971, the House voted 250–150 (HRES 578). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 132–107, Republicans 125–50. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 157 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
250
No
150
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 107 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 50 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 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 H. RES. 578, a rule waiving points…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-160/to-adopt-h-res-578-a-rule-waiving-points (accessed 2026-10-17).