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Senate roll call 484 · 92nd Congress · Feb 29, 1972

To amend, as amended by scott-mansfield amendment, S. 659. (see RC 58, 59, 60)

On Feb 29, 1972, the Senate voted 66–29 (S 659). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–17, Republicans 30–13, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
66
No
29
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 29, 1972

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 659: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Vocational Education Act of 1963, the General Education Provisions Act (creating a National Foundation for Postsecondary Education and a National Institute of Education), the Elementary and Secondary E

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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