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Senate roll call 23 · 92nd Congress · Mar 24, 1971

To amend H.J. RES. 468, appropriations bill for the department of transportation, by restoring funds for continuing construction of prototype civil supersonic t

On Mar 24, 1971, the Senate voted 46–51 (HJRES 468). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 26–18, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
46
No
51
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 24, 1971

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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