To amend S. 659 so as to provide that the prohibition on busing to achieve racial balance apply in all circumstances throughout the United States.

On Mar 1, 1972, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 659). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 42–0, Others 1–0, 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: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Mar 1, 1972

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 659 so as to provide that the…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-490/to-amend-s-659-so-as-to-provide-that (accessed 2026-10-17).