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Senate roll call 342 · 92nd Congress · Nov 20, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by allowing persons 65 years or older a tax credit up to $300 for property taxes paid on their residence.

On Nov 20, 1971, the Senate voted 65–19 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–6, Republicans 25–13, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
65
No
19
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 13 no · 7 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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