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Senate roll call 153 · 92nd Congress · Jul 28, 1971

To pass H.R. 8866.

On Jul 28, 1971, the Senate voted 76–22 (HR 8866). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–10, Republicans 31–12, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
76
No
22
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 28, 1971

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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