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Senate roll call 235 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1971

To pass S. 2652, to provide an elected mayor and city council for the district of columbia.

On Oct 12, 1971, the Senate voted 64–8 (S 2652). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–7, Republicans 33–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
64
No
8
Did not vote
21
Date
Oct 12, 1971

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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