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Senate roll call 45 · 92nd Congress · Apr 26, 1971

To pass S. 1557.

On Apr 26, 1971, the Senate voted 74–8 (S 1557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–6, Republicans 38–1, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
74
No
8
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 26, 1971

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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