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Senate roll call 263 · 92nd Congress · Nov 3, 1971

To amend S. 976, a bill to promote motor vehicle safety, by striking title i, designed to reduce economic losses from auto accidents by strengthening property l

On Nov 3, 1971, the Senate voted 29–64 (S 976). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–50, Republicans 27–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
29
No
64
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 50 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 976: A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 in order to promote competition among motor vehicle manufacturers in the design and production of safe motor vehicles having greater resistance to damage, 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 amend S. 976, a bill to promote motor…: Senate Vote, Nov 3, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-263/to-amend-s-976-a-bill-to-promote-motor (accessed 2026-10-17).

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