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Senate roll call 269 · 92nd Congress · Nov 8, 1971

To pass S. 986.

On Nov 8, 1971, the Senate voted 76–2 (S 986). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 33–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
76
No
2
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 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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