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Senate roll call 29 · 92nd Congress · Apr 1, 1971

To pass S. 31.

On Apr 1, 1971, the Senate voted 62–10 (S 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–3, Republicans 26–12, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
62
No
10
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 1, 1971

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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