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Senate roll call 244 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 9910 by striking from the bill the so-called cooper-church amendment which calls for withdrawal of all U.S. Military forces from indochina.

On Oct 28, 1971, the Senate voted 47–44 (HR 9910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–35, Republicans 32–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
47
No
44
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 10 no · 3 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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