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Senate roll call 72 · 92nd Congress · Jun 8, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by increasing funds for pay increases for military personnel, mainly in the lower enlisted grades and lower ranks of commissioned officers.

On Jun 8, 1971, the Senate voted 51–27 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–16, Republicans 24–14, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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

51

No

27

Did not vote

16

Date

Jun 8, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.