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Senate roll call 216 · 92nd Congress · Sep 30, 1971

To amend H.R. 8687 by declaring policy of the U.S. To end military operations in indochina as early as possible, and providing for withdrawal of U.S. Forces wit

On Sep 30, 1971, the Senate voted 57–38 (HR 8687). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–10, Republicans 16–27, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
38
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 27 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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