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Senate roll call 146 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 8866, to amend and extend the sugar act of 1948, by extending the act for 1 year instead of 3 years as provided by the bill, and calling for a stu

On Jul 27, 1971, the Senate voted 25–70 (HR 8866). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–37, Republicans 9–32, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
25
No
70
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8866: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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