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Senate roll call 636 · 92nd Congress · Jun 21, 1972

To amend S. 3419, a bill to protect consumers against unreasonable risk of injury from hazardous products, so as to vest in an administrator for health (in the

On Jun 21, 1972, the Senate voted 32–51 (S 3419). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–39, Republicans 26–16, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
51
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 21, 1972

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 39 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3419: A bill to protect consumers against unreasonable risk of injury from hazardous products, 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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