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Senate roll call 242 · 92nd Congress · Oct 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 9910 by authorizing funds for refugee relief assistance in fiscal 1973.

On Oct 27, 1971, the Senate voted 18–61 (HR 9910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–38, Republicans 14–25, Independents 0–1. 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
18
No
61
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 38 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • 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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