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Senate roll call 91 · 92nd Congress · Jun 18, 1971

To amend H.R. 6531 by granting broader authority to the secretary of defense to establish periods for enlistment and reenlistment of military personnel.

On Jun 18, 1971, the Senate voted 19–55 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–30, Republicans 7–32, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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

19

No

55

Did not vote

19

Date

Jun 18, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.