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Senate roll call 620 · 92nd Congress · Jun 15, 1972

To uphold ruling of chair in sustaining point of order against tunney (d, cal) amendment to H.R. 14989, increasing from $12.8 million to $14.8 million funds for

On Jun 15, 1972, the Senate voted 51–17 (HR 14989). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–18, Republicans 33–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
51
No
17
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 15, 1972

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 18 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14989: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To uphold ruling of chair in sustaining…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-620/to-uphold-ruling-of-chair-in-sustaining-point-of (accessed 2026-10-17).