To amend S. 2956, a bill to govern the use of armed forces by the President in the absence of a declaration of war by Congress, by adopting 3 amendments (en blo

On Apr 6, 1972, the Senate voted 59–0 (S 2956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–0, Republicans 33–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 59
No: 0
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 6, 1972

By party

Democrats35 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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