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Senate roll call 194 · 92nd Congress · Sep 8, 1971

To amend S. 2007 by modifying definition of the term "economically disadvantaged".

On Sep 8, 1971, the Senate voted 20–44 (S 2007). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–33, Republicans 13–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
44
Did not vote
32
Date
Sep 8, 1971

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 33 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 15 no · 17 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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