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Senate roll call 148 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1971

To amend H.R. 8866 by adding a new section conditioning payments to domestic cane and sugar beet producers on certain requirements for housing facilities and se

On Jul 27, 1971, the Senate voted 34–59 (HR 8866). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–24, Republicans 7–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
34
No
59
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 27, 1971

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 33 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8866: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, 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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