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Senate roll call 393 · 92nd Congress · Dec 1, 1971

To amend in the nature of a substitute cranston amendment to S. 2891, by barring presidential action which impairs or detracts from protections guaranteed by TH

On Dec 1, 1971, the Senate voted 40–51 (S 2891). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–42, Republicans 32–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
40
No
51
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 42 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute…: Senate Vote, Dec 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-393/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-cranston (accessed 2026-10-17).