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Senate roll call 236 · 92nd Congress · Oct 19, 1971

To amend S. 215, to establish procedures for the calling of constitutional conventions, by requiring a vote of twothirds of the total number of delegates to pro

On Oct 19, 1971, the Senate voted 45–39 (S 215). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–15, Republicans 13–24, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

45

No

39

Did not vote

16

Date

Oct 19, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.