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Senate roll call 555 · 92nd Congress · Apr 12, 1972

To amend S. 2956 by adding a new section calling for establishment of a national commission on U.S. Foreign policy, national commitments and war powers.

On Apr 12, 1972, the Senate voted 19–57 (S 2956). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–27, Democrats 7–31, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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

19

No

57

Did not vote

23

Date

Apr 12, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.