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Senate roll call 677 · 92nd Congress · Jul 19, 1972

To amend S. 1861 so as to assure nondiscrimination on account of age in government employment.

On Jul 19, 1972, the Senate voted 86–0 (S 1861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 42–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
86
No
0
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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