To adopt a resolution of ratification of agreement between the United States and japan, calling for the reversion of okinawa to japan (ex. J, 92nd cong, 1st ses

On Nov 10, 1971, the Senate voted 84–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 38–3, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 84
No: 6
Did not vote: 6
Date: Nov 10, 1971

By party

Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
Howard Walter Cannon D-NV voted no
Warren Grant Magnuson D-WA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

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 adopt a resolution of ratification of…: Senate Vote, Nov 10, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-270/to-adopt-a-resolution-of-ratification-of-agreement-between (accessed 2026-10-17).