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Senate roll call 279 · 92nd Congress · Nov 11, 1971

To pass S. 2819.

On Nov 11, 1971, the Senate voted 65–24 (S 2819). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–23, Republicans 38–2, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
65
No
24
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 11, 1971

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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