To amend S. 382, a bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for federal political offices, by establishing a federal elections commis

On Aug 3, 1971, the Senate voted 89–2 (S 382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 41–0, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 89
No: 2
Did not vote: 8
Date: Aug 3, 1971

By party

Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no

The bill

S. 382: A bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for Federal political offices, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Russell Billiu Long D-LA
James Lane Buckley O-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 382, a bill to promote fair…: Senate Vote, Aug 3, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-165/to-amend-s-382-a-bill-to-promote-fair (accessed 2026-10-17).