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Senate roll call 246 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To reconsider the vote by which the scott (r, pa.) amendment to H.R. 9910 was adopted.

On Oct 28, 1971, the Senate voted 44–48 (HR 9910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–16, Republicans 11–30, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
44
No
48
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 16 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 30 no · 4 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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