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Senate roll call 320 · 92nd Congress · Nov 17, 1971

To amend H.R. 10947 by making repeal of automotive excise tax effective only for specified period, and by formulating a plan for allocation of revenues followin

On Nov 17, 1971, the Senate voted 25–64 (HR 10947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–35, Republicans 7–31, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
25
No
64
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 17, 1971

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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