To amend H.R. 6531 by requiring publication in the federal register of selective service regulations 30 days prior to date they are to become effective.

On Jun 17, 1971, the Senate voted 78–0 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 40–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 78
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 17, 1971

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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