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Senate roll call 90 · 92nd Congress · Jun 18, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by requiring a state of war to be declared by Congress prior to inducting men into the armed forces.

On Jun 18, 1971, the Senate voted 12–58 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–33, Republicans 3–33, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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

12

No

58

Did not vote

22

Date

Jun 18, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.