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Senate roll call 68 · 92nd Congress · Jun 4, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by extending the draft for one year instead of two years as provided in the bill.

On Jun 4, 1971, the Senate voted 43–49 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 11–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

43

No

49

Did not vote

4

Date

Jun 4, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.