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Senate roll call 152 · 92nd Congress · Jul 28, 1971

To amend H.R. 8866 by suspending sugar quotas for republic of south africa pending determination by the President of the U.S. That the south african government

On Jul 28, 1971, the Senate voted 42–55 (HR 8866). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–27, Republicans 16–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
42
No
55
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 26 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 8866 by suspending sugar…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-152/to-amend-h-r-8866-by-suspending-sugar-quotas (accessed 2026-10-17).

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