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Senate roll call 168 · 92nd Congress · Aug 3, 1971

To table packwood amendment to S. 382; said amendment would require a report to federal elections commission by any person lending $10,000 or more to candidates

On Aug 3, 1971, the Senate voted 48–43 (S 382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–6, Republicans 4–38, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
48
No
43
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 382: A bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for Federal political offices, 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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