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Senate roll call 359 · 92nd Congress · Nov 23, 1971

To sustain the point of order against jackson (d, la.) amendment to H.R. 11731, defense appropriations bill, that funds appropriated in amendment are not author

On Nov 23, 1971, the Senate voted 14–81 (HR 11731). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–43, Republicans 6–36, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
81
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 23, 1971

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 43 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11731: Making appropriations for theDepartment of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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 sustain the point of order against…: Senate Vote, Nov 23, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-359/to-sustain-the-point-of-order-against-jackson-d (accessed 2026-10-17).