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Senate roll call 314 · 92nd Congress · Nov 16, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by terminating in 1974 instead of in 1976 presidential authority for protection of balance of payments.

On Nov 16, 1971, the Senate voted 52–29 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–13, Republicans 17–19, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
52
No
29
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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