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Senate roll call 378 · 92nd Congress · Nov 30, 1971

To amend S. 2891 by making mandatory the awarding of attorneys' fees and costs plus certain penalties to a person found to have overcharged in rent or in sale o

On Nov 30, 1971, the Senate voted 23–65 (S 2891). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–26, Republicans 2–39, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
23
No
65
Did not vote
9
Date
Nov 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2891: A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended, 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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