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Senate roll call 53 · 92nd Congress · May 19, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by barring funds for use after december 31, 1971, to support U.S. Military personnel in europe in excess of 150,000.

On May 19, 1971, the Senate voted 36–61 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–22, Republicans 5–39, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

36

No

61

Did not vote

2

Date

May 19, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.