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Senate roll call 139 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1971

To amend H.R. 9388 by providing that the detonation of underground nuclear test cannikin, in alaska, be delayed until the end of fiscal 1972, or until the compl

On Jul 20, 1971, the Senate voted 29–64 (HR 9388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–27, Republicans 7–36, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
29
No
64
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 36 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9388: To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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