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Senate roll call 178 · 92nd Congress · Aug 5, 1971

To table packwood amendment to S. 382, which requires disclosure of anyone transferring $500 in money or other property to another for the purpose of carrying o

On Aug 5, 1971, the Senate voted 60–28 (S 382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–3, Republicans 14–25, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
60
No
28
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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