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Senate roll call 271 · 92nd Congress · Nov 10, 1971

To amend S. 2820, fiscal 1972 foreign economic aid authorizations, by striking language relating to maximum and minimum interest rates on development loans.

On Nov 10, 1971, the Senate voted 42–45 (S 2820). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–28, Republicans 23–17, 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
42
No
45
Did not vote
11
Date
Nov 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 28 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 17 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2820, fiscal 1972 foreign…: Senate Vote, Nov 10, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-271/to-amend-s-2820-fiscal-1972-foreign-economic-aid (accessed 2026-10-17).