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Senate roll call 316 · 92nd Congress · Nov 16, 1971

To amend pearson (r, kan.) amendment to H.R. 10947, extending investment tax credit to rural areas, by extending 10percent investment tax credit to purchasers i

On Nov 16, 1971, the Senate voted 56–24 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–7, Republicans 17–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
24
Did not vote
16
Date
Nov 16, 1971

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 20 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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