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House roll call 196 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1971

To pass committee amendment to H.J. RES. 208 that would retain congressional authority to exempt women from the draft and retain laws to "promote the health and

On Oct 12, 1971, the House voted 87–265 (HJRES 208). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–175, Republicans 46–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 87 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
87
No
265
Did not vote
89
Date
Oct 12, 1971

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 175 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 92 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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 pass committee amendment to H.J. RES. 208…: House Vote, Oct 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-196/to-pass-committee-amendment-to-h-j-res-208 (accessed 2026-10-17).