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Senate roll call 159 · 92nd Congress · Jul 30, 1971

To amend H.R. 10061 by barring funds paid to states for social service programs in 1972 in excess of 120 percent of the amount used for such programs in 1971.

On Jul 30, 1971, the Senate voted 47–43 (HR 10061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–36, Republicans 31–12, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
47
No
43
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 36 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10061: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972. 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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