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Senate roll call 42 · 92nd Congress · Apr 26, 1971

To amend S. 1557 by allowing parents the right to choose the public school which their children will attend.

On Apr 26, 1971, the Senate voted 32–51 (S 1557). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 14–25, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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

32

No

51

Did not vote

11

Date

Apr 26, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.