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Senate roll call 303 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by increasing from $675 to $700 personal tax exemption retroactive to january 1, 1971.

On Nov 15, 1971, the Senate voted 38–44 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–13, Republicans 4–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
38
No
44
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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