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Senate roll call 256 · 92nd Congress · Oct 29, 1971

To pass H.R. 9910.

On Oct 29, 1971, the Senate voted 27–41 (HR 9910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–30, Republicans 21–20, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

27

No

41

Did not vote

13

Date

Oct 29, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.