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Senate roll call 61 · 92nd Congress · May 25, 1971

To amend the nelson (wis.) amendment to H.R. 6531, by barring assignment of draftees to duty in any combat area outside of the United States after december 31,

On May 25, 1971, the Senate voted 7–61 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–30, Republicans 1–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

7

No

61

Did not vote

26

Date

May 25, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.