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Senate roll call 217 · 92nd Congress · Sep 30, 1971

To amend H.R. 8687 by deleting provision on importation of chrome ore from rhodesia.

On Sep 30, 1971, the Senate voted 45–43 (HR 8687). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–21, Republicans 17–22, 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
45
No
43
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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