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Senate roll call 204 · 92nd Congress · Sep 21, 1971

To close debate on the conference report on H.R. 6531.

On Sep 21, 1971, the Senate voted 61–30 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–28, Republicans 39–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
61
No
30
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 21, 1971

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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