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Senate roll call 308 · 92nd Congress · Nov 15, 1971

Credit, leeway on asset depreciation range. To amend H.R. 10947 by providing a $25 individual tax

On Nov 15, 1971, the Senate voted 39–40 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 1–38, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
39
No
40
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 15, 1971

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 38 no · 6 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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