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House roll call 23 · 92nd Congress · Apr 1, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by reducing public service of conscientious objectors from 3 years to 2 years, and by deleting language that calls for automatic induction of

On Apr 1, 1971, the House voted 132–242 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 79–134, Republicans 53–109. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 132 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
132
No
242
Did not vote
68
Date
Apr 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats79 yes · 134 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 109 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 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 amend H.R. 6531 by reducing public…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-23/to-amend-h-r-6531-by-reducing-public-service (accessed 2026-10-17).