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Senate roll call 264 · 92nd Congress · Nov 3, 1971

To pass S. 976.

On Nov 3, 1971, the Senate voted 89–4 (S 976). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 40–3, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
89
No
4
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 3, 1971

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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