To sustain a point of order against title x of pastore amendment to H.R. 10947.

On Nov 22, 1971, the Senate voted 41–58 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–54, Republicans 40–3, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 41
No: 58
Did not vote: 3
Date: Nov 22, 1971

By party

Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no

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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