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Senate roll call 184 · 92nd Congress · Aug 5, 1971

To sustain the decision of the chair when it ruled out of order as nongermane humphrey amendment to S. 2393, providing additional unemployment compensation to t

On Aug 5, 1971, the Senate voted 53–29 (S 2393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–26, Republicans 32–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
53
No
29
Did not vote
19
Date
Aug 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 26 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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