To amend H.R. 8687 by limiting funds which may be expended in fiscal 1972 on all programs in laos except combat air operations in or over laos.

On Oct 4, 1971, the Senate voted 67–11 (HR 8687). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–2, Republicans 32–8, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 67
No: 11
Did not vote: 17
Date: Oct 4, 1971

By party

Democrats41 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James William Fulbright D-AR voted no
Peter Hoyt Dominick R-CO voted no
John Sherman Cooper R-KY voted no
Marlow Webster Cook R-KY voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted no
Robert Taft Jr. R-OH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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