To amend H.R. 10947 by requiring secretary of treasury to prescribe regulations to assure that benefits from repeal of automotive excise tax accrue to the ultim

On Nov 13, 1971, the Senate voted 65–0 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 31–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 65
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Nov 13, 1971

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 10947: To provide a job development investment credit, to reduce individual income taxes, to reduce certain excise taxes, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 10947 by requiring secretary…: Senate Vote, Nov 13, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-294/to-amend-h-r-10947-by-requiring-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).