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Senate roll call 593 · 92nd Congress · May 30, 1972

To amend S. 1478, a bill to restrict the distribution and use of chemicals found to be toxic and hazardous products, by amending test standards provisions to re

On May 30, 1972, the Senate voted 28–43 (S 1478). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–36, Republicans 24–12, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
28
No
43
Did not vote
22
Date
May 30, 1972

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 36 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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