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Senate roll call 170 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

To table modified mathias amendment to S 382, limiting to $50,000 the amount which a candidate for President or vicepresident may contribute to his own politica

On Aug 4, 1971, the Senate voted 33–58 (S 382). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–37, Republicans 19–22, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
33
No
58
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 37 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table modified mathias amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-170/to-table-modified-mathias-amendment-to-s-382-limiting (accessed 2026-10-13).

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