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Senate roll call 653 · 92nd Congress · Jun 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 15417 so as to bar expenditure of funds to enforce the occupational health and safety act against employers who employ 25 or fewer employees.

On Jun 27, 1972, the Senate voted 41–44 (HR 15417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–32, Republicans 26–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

41

No

44

Did not vote

14

Date

Jun 27, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.