To override the President's veto of S. 575, authorizing funds for extension of the appalachian regional development program. (a nay vote sustains the veto.)

On Jul 14, 1971, the Senate voted 57–36 (S 575). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 6–37, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 57
No: 36
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 14, 1971

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted yes
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted yes
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted yes
William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted yes
Richard Schultz Schweiker R-PA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To override the President's veto of S. 575…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-120/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-s-575-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-18).