To amend pastore amendment to H.R. 10947 by providing a tax credit or tax deduction for political contributions.

On Nov 19, 1971, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 31–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Nov 19, 1971

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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