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Senate roll call 179 · 92nd Congress · Aug 5, 1971

To table packwood amendment to S. 382, barring extension of further credit to political committes by certain industries if previous debts have not been paid wit

On Aug 5, 1971, the Senate voted 46–42 (S 382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–4, Republicans 2–37, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
46
No
42
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 37 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table packwood amendment to S. 382…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-179/to-table-packwood-amendment-to-s-382-barring-extension (accessed 2026-10-17).

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