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Senate roll call 30 · 92nd Congress · Apr 5, 1971

To amend S. 581, a bill expanding export trade of the United States, by keeping the export-import bank in the federal budget as it is in the present time.

On Apr 5, 1971, the Senate voted 14–53 (S 581). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–29, Republicans 5–32, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
14
No
53
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 5, 1971

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 29 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 32 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 581: A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, to eliminate certain export credit controls, 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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