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Senate roll call 157 · 92nd Congress · Jul 30, 1971

To close debate on S. 2308.

On Jul 30, 1971, the Senate voted 53–37 (S 2308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 38–5, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
53
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 close debate on S. 2308.: Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-157/to-close-debate-on-s-2308 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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