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Senate roll call 500 · 92nd Congress · Mar 2, 1972

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12067, making appropriations for foreign aid programs for fiscal 1972.

On Mar 2, 1972, the Senate voted 45–36 (HR 12067). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–28, Republicans 28–10, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
45
No
36
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12067: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-500/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).