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Senate roll call 164 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1971

To pass H.R. 8432, authorizing $250 million for emergency loan guarantees to major business enterprises.

On Aug 2, 1971, the Senate voted 49–48 (HR 8432). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 27–16, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
49
No
48
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1971

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8432: To authorize emergency loan guarantees to major business enterprises

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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