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Senate roll call 34 · 92nd Congress · Apr 20, 1971

To table ribicoff amendment to S. 1557, emergency school aid and quality integrated education act of 1971, authorizing additional funds for title i and providin

On Apr 20, 1971, the Senate voted 35–43 (S 1557). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–38, Republicans 32–10, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
35
No
43
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 38 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table ribicoff amendment to S. 1557…: Senate Vote, Apr 20, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-34/to-table-ribicoff-amendment-to-s-1557-emergency-school (accessed 2026-10-17).