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Senate roll call 233 · 92nd Congress · Oct 7, 1971

To pass S. RES. 169 which expresses disapproval of the alternative plan for federal employees' pay adjustments, recommended to Congress by the President.

On Oct 7, 1971, the Senate voted 32–51 (SRES 169). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–16, Republicans 4–38, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
32
No
51
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 38 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 pass S. RES. 169 which expresses…: Senate Vote, Oct 7, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-233/to-pass-s-res-169-which-expresses-disapproval-of (accessed 2026-10-17).