To amend S. 2891 by establishing a national productivity commission.

On Dec 1, 1971, the Senate voted 85–0 (S 2891). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 39–0, 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: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Dec 1, 1971

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 6 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

S. 2891: A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2891 by establishing a national…: Senate Vote, Dec 1, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-389/to-amend-s-2891-by-establishing-a-national-productivity (accessed 2026-10-17).