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Senate roll call 138 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1971

To amend H.R. 9388, authorizations for the atomic energy commission, by canceling for 1972 planned cannikin underground nuclear test to be conducted at amchitka

On Jul 20, 1971, the Senate voted 37–57 (HR 9388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–22, Republicans 8–34, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
37
No
57
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9388: To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes

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. 9388, authorizations for the…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-138/to-amend-h-r-9388-authorizations-for-the-atomic (accessed 2026-10-17).