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Senate roll call 39 · 92nd Congress · Apr 23, 1971

To amend S. 1557 by requiring state or local educational agencies to pay attorneys' fees when federal courts rule that such agencies discriminate by race or fai

On Apr 23, 1971, the Senate voted 30–24 (S 1557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–18, Republicans 18–14, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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

30

No

24

Did not vote

28

Date

Apr 23, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.