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Senate roll call 83 · 92nd Congress · Jun 16, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by barring use of funds to support U.S. Forces in indochina after december 31, 1971.

On Jun 16, 1971, the Senate voted 42–55 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–19, Republicans 8–36, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
42
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6531 by barring use of funds…: Senate Vote, Jun 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-83/to-amend-h-r-6531-by-barring-use-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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