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Senate roll call 304 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To amend sparkman (d, ala.) amendment to H.R. 10947 (said amendment concerns tax status of municipal bonds when used for construction of water facilities), by p

On Nov 15, 1971, the Senate voted 37–42 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–17, Republicans 10–27, 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
37
No
42
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 17 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 27 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend sparkman (d, ala.) amendment to…: Senate Vote, Nov 15, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-304/to-amend-sparkman-d-ala-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).