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Senate roll call 181 · 92nd Congress · Aug 5, 1971

To amend S. 382 by striking section requiring broadcast and other communications media to charge the lowest unit charge for the same amount of time or space.

On Aug 5, 1971, the Senate voted 31–55 (S 382). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–46, Republicans 26–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
31
No
55
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 46 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 382 by striking section…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-181/to-amend-s-382-by-striking-section-requiring-broadcast (accessed 2026-10-17).