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Senate roll call 551 · 92nd Congress · Apr 12, 1972

To amend S. 2956 to provide that the Congress reaffirm its powers under the constitution to declare war.

On Apr 12, 1972, the Senate voted 22–56 (S 2956). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–40, Republicans 19–21, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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

22

No

56

Did not vote

18

Date

Apr 12, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.