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Senate roll call 556 · 92nd Congress · Apr 13, 1972

To amend S. 2956 by empowering President to take appropriate retaliatory action inside of the U.S., as well as outside of the U.S.

On Apr 13, 1972, the Senate voted 37–45 (S 2956). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–40, Republicans 31–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

37

No

45

Did not vote

14

Date

Apr 13, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.