To amend S. 2515 to bar withholding or termination of government contracts with any employer under any equal employment opportunity law where such employer has

On Jan 27, 1972, the Senate voted 77–0 (S 2515). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 38–0, 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: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 27, 1972

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2515 to bar withholding or…: Senate Vote, Jan 27, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-435/to-amend-s-2515-to-bar-withholding-or-termination (accessed 2026-10-17).