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Senate roll call 576 · 92nd Congress · May 1, 1972

To reconsider the vote by which the percy (r, ill) motion to suspend the rules was rejected.

On May 1, 1972, the Senate voted 31–33 (HR 14582). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–23, Democrats 21–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
31
No
33
Did not vote
34
Date
May 1, 1972

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 23 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14582: Making supplemental appropriations 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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