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Senate roll call 439 · 92nd Congress · Jan 31, 1972

To amend S. 2515 to remove provisions of the bill which give eeoc jurisdiction over employment practices of states or political subdivisions.

On Jan 31, 1972, the Senate voted 16–59 (S 2515). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–39, Republicans 5–30, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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

16

No

59

Did not vote

15

Date

Jan 31, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.