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Senate roll call 290 · 92nd Congress · Nov 12, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by repealing asset depreciation range (liberal depreciation allowance) and allowing an individual tax credit of $25, or $50 credit for marri

On Nov 12, 1971, the Senate voted 35–37 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–11, Republicans 1–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
35
No
37
Did not vote
20
Date
Nov 12, 1971

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 31 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10947: To provide a job development investment credit, to reduce individual income taxes, to reduce certain excise taxes, 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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