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Senate roll call 300 · 92nd Congress · Nov 13, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by authorizing a tax deduction for expenses to maintain or improve a residence.

On Nov 13, 1971, the Senate voted 15–45 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–31, Republicans 9–21, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
15
No
45
Did not vote
30
Date
Nov 13, 1971

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 31 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 21 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • 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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