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Senate roll call 307 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by establishing a formula for allowance of tax credit for expenses of higher education.

On Nov 15, 1971, the Senate voted 56–27 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 18–19, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
56
No
27
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 19 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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