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Senate roll call 70 · 92nd Congress · Jun 7, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by exempting from military induction any person whose family has had a member die in the line of duty, become missing in action, or be taken

On Jun 7, 1971, the Senate voted 59–9 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–6, Republicans 30–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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

59

No

9

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 7, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.