To amend H.R. 10947 by repealing 10-percent manufacturers excise tax on local transit buses.

On Nov 13, 1971, the Senate voted 63–0 (HR 10947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 30–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 63
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Nov 13, 1971

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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