To amend H.R. 6531 by adding a new title, providing for the identification and treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in the armed forces.

On Jun 9, 1971, the Senate voted 76–0 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 37–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 76
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jun 9, 1971

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6531 by adding a new title…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-79/to-amend-h-r-6531-by-adding-a-new (accessed 2026-10-15).