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Senate roll call 278 · 92nd Congress · Nov 11, 1971

To amend S. 2819 by reducing ceiling on any U.S. Assistance for cambodia.

On Nov 11, 1971, the Senate voted 43–46 (S 2819). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–14, Republicans 9–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
43
No
46
Did not vote
11
Date
Nov 11, 1971

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2819: A bill to provide foreign military and related assistance authorizations for fiscal year 1972, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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