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Senate roll call 531 · 92nd Congress · Mar 22, 1972

To amend H.J. RES. 208 to provide that no law shall make a distinction between the rights and responsibilities of men and women unless such distinction is based

On Mar 22, 1972, the Senate voted 11–79 (HJR 208). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–47, Republicans 4–38, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

11

No

79

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 22, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.