To amend H.R. 4246, a bill extending certain laws relating to payment of interest on time and savings deposits and economic stabilization, by requesting approva

On May 3, 1971, the Senate voted 30–41 (HR 4246). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–36, Republicans 32–4, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 30
No: 41
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 3, 1971

By party

Democrats2 yes · 36 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
John Varick Tunney D-CA voted yes
Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. D-FL voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
George David Aiken R-VT voted no

The bill

H.R. 4246: To extend until March 31, 1973, certain provisions of law relating to interest rates, mortgage credit controls, and cost-of-living stabilization

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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