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Senate roll call 561 · 92nd Congress · Apr 20, 1972

To amend H.R. 12931, so as to delete title III, revenue sharing, and to increase from $100 to $400 million authorizations for FHA waste disposal program.

On Apr 20, 1972, the Senate voted 32–50 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–32, Republicans 19–21, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
32
No
50
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 32 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12931: To provide for improving the economy and living conditions in rural America

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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