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Senate roll call 75 · 92nd Congress · Jun 8, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by permitting a draft registrant to be a conscientious objector based on the nature of the particular war.

On Jun 8, 1971, the Senate voted 12–50 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–26, Republicans 1–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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

12

No

50

Did not vote

28

Date

Jun 8, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.