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Senate roll call 147 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 8866 by eliminating sugar quota for south africa.

On Jul 27, 1971, the Senate voted 45–47 (HR 8866). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–23, Republicans 17–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
45
No
47
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 23 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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