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Senate roll call 248 · 92nd Congress · Oct 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 9910 by eliminating, pending further study, payment of funds in voluntary U.S. Contributions to the u.n. Development fund or to the world food pro

On Oct 28, 1971, the Senate voted 28–55 (HR 9910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–39, Republicans 19–22, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
28
No
55
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 39 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 22 no · 4 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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