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Senate roll call 418 · 92nd Congress · Dec 10, 1971

To override presidential veto of S. 2007. (two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, the veto was upheld.)

On Dec 10, 1971, the Senate voted 51–36 (S 2007). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–8, Republicans 10–29, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
51
No
36
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 29 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To override presidential veto of S. 2007…: Senate Vote, Dec 10, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-418/to-override-presidential-veto-of-s-2007-two-thirds (accessed 2026-10-17).

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