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Senate roll call 86 · 92nd Congress · Jun 17, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by requiring states to notify women, as well as men, who reach draft-eligible age, of their right to register to vote in federal elections.

On Jun 17, 1971, the Senate voted 28–56 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–27, Republicans 12–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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

28

No

56

Did not vote

13

Date

Jun 17, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.