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Senate roll call 343 · 92nd Congress · Nov 20, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by giving President discretionary authority to impose quotas or restrictions on imports which adversely affect the U.S. Balance of payments.

On Nov 20, 1971, the Senate voted 57–26 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–14, Republicans 27–10, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
57
No
26
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 20, 1971

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 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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