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Senate roll call 106 · 92nd Congress · Jun 23, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by requiring persons responsible for administering the draft laws to be examined to prove their competence and qualifications.

On Jun 23, 1971, the Senate voted 9–79 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–39, Republicans 2–40, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
9
No
79
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 23, 1971

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 39 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6531 by requiring persons…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-106/to-amend-h-r-6531-by-requiring-persons-responsible (accessed 2026-10-17).