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Senate roll call 70 · 92nd Congress · Jun 7, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by exempting from military induction any person whose family has had a member die in the line of duty, become missing in action, or be taken

On Jun 7, 1971, the Senate voted 59–9 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–6, Republicans 30–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
59
No
9
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 7, 1971

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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