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Senate roll call 109 · 92nd Congress · Jun 24, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by prohibiting the assignment of military inductees to combat areas unless such duty is voluntary.

On Jun 24, 1971, the Senate voted 23–66 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–30, Republicans 4–37, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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

23

No

66

Did not vote

9

Date

Jun 24, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.