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Senate roll call 394 · 92nd Congress · Dec 1, 1971

To amend cranston amendment to S. 2891 by removing from the exemption provided therein wages paid by the media.

On Dec 1, 1971, the Senate voted 17–71 (S 2891). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–47, Republicans 16–23, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
17
No
71
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 47 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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