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Senate roll call 98 · 92nd Congress · Jun 22, 1971

To reconsider the vote by which the stennis (d, miss.) amendment to H.R. 6531 was rejected.

On Jun 22, 1971, the Senate voted 50–49 (HR 6531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 30–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
50
No
49
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 22, 1971

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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