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Senate roll call 228 · 92nd Congress · Oct 6, 1971

To amend H.R. 8687 by barring use of funds for activities of U.S. Forces in south vietnam after date established for withdrawal of forces by "end the war amendm

On Oct 6, 1971, the Senate voted 25–60 (HR 8687). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–25, Republicans 3–37, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
25
No
60
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 6, 1971

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 37 no · 5 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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