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Senate roll call 466 · 92nd Congress · Feb 17, 1972

To amend as modified S. 2515 to provide that term "employee" shall not include elected state officials or personal assistants chosen by such official to render

On Feb 17, 1972, the Senate voted 69–2 (S 2515). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–3, Republicans 34–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
69
No
2
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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