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Senate roll call 96 · 92nd Congress · Jun 22, 1971

To amend cook amendment to H.R. 6531 by requiring release of american prisoners in north vietnam prior to withdrawal of U.S. Forces. (cook amendment requires f

On Jun 22, 1971, the Senate voted 48–51 (HR 6531). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–37, Republicans 30–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

48

No

51

Did not vote

2

Date

Jun 22, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.