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Senate roll call 28 · 92nd Congress · Apr 1, 1971

To amend S. 31 by setting $600 per month as maximum salary paid to persons employed in public service jobs.

On Apr 1, 1971, the Senate voted 29–47 (S 31). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–39, Republicans 28–10, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
47
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 39 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 31: A bill to provide during times of high unemployment for programs of public service employment for unemployed persons, to assist States and local communities in providing needed public services, 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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