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Senate roll call 4 · 92nd Congress · Feb 18, 1971

To close debate on S. RES. 9, to amend Senate rule xxii so that Senate debate may be brought to a close by a vote of three-fifths of the senators (rather than t

On Feb 18, 1971, the Senate voted 48–37 (SRES 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 23–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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

48

No

37

Did not vote

2

Date

Feb 18, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.