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House roll call 24 · 92nd Congress · Apr 1, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by ending mandatory service in indochina by persons inducted into military service after december 31, 1971.

On Apr 1, 1971, the House voted 122–260 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 97–124, Republicans 25–136. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 122 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
122
No
260
Did not vote
61
Date
Apr 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 124 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 136 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 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 ending mandatory…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-24/to-amend-h-r-6531-by-ending-mandatory-service (accessed 2026-10-17).