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Senate roll call 550 · 92nd Congress · Apr 12, 1972

To amend S. 2956 by calling for establishment of a commission on the proper roles of the Congress and the President in the use of the armed forces abroad and in

On Apr 12, 1972, the Senate voted 23–56 (S 2956). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–42, Republicans 20–21, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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

23

No

56

Did not vote

14

Date

Apr 12, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.