To amend H.R. 6531 by providing that the Congress determine the size of the armed forces, except during periods of declared national emergency.

On Jun 21, 1971, the Senate voted 79–0 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 40–0, 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: 79
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 21, 1971

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
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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