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Senate roll call 52 · 92nd Congress · May 19, 1971

To amend mansfield amendment to H.R. 6531 by reducing U.S. Forces in europe to a maximum of 250,000 instead of 150,000.

On May 19, 1971, the Senate voted 15–81 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–39, Republicans 2–42, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
15
No
81
Did not vote
4
Date
May 19, 1971

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 42 no · 1 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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