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Senate roll call 405 · 92nd Congress · Dec 3, 1971

To suspend the rule for purpose of proposing amendment to H.R. 11955, to appropriate funds for operating expenses of nonperforming arts functions of the john f.

On Dec 3, 1971, the Senate voted 55–23 (HR 11955). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–6, Republicans 18–17, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
55
No
23
Did not vote
20
Date
Dec 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11955: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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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