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Senate roll call 305 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by making municipal bonds taxable when used for construction of water facilities unless such water is made available to the public; and by i

On Nov 15, 1971, the Senate voted 55–23 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–10, Republicans 24–13, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
55
No
23
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 13 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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