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Senate roll call 158 · 92nd Congress · Jul 30, 1971

To table cotton (n.h.) amendment to cranston amendment to H.R. 10061, 1972 appropriations for the departments of labor and HEW; (cotton amendment would bar fund

On Jul 30, 1971, the Senate voted 37–51 (HR 10061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–19, Republicans 11–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
37
No
51
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 30, 1971

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10061: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, 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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