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Senate roll call 244 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 9910 by striking from the bill the so-called cooper-church amendment which calls for withdrawal of all U.S. Military forces from indochina.

On Oct 28, 1971, the Senate voted 47–44 (HR 9910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–35, Republicans 32–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. 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

47

No

44

Did not vote

7

Date

Oct 28, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.