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Senate roll call 36 · 92nd Congress · Apr 21, 1971

To amend S. 1557 by striking from the bill a section authorizing funds for attorney's fees.

On Apr 21, 1971, the Senate voted 47–38 (S 1557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–33, Republicans 31–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

47

No

38

Did not vote

11

Date

Apr 21, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.