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Senate roll call 678 · 92nd Congress · Jul 19, 1972

To amend S. 1861 by retaining existing law with respect to the youth differential wage and scope of coverage.

On Jul 19, 1972, the Senate voted 27–59 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–26, Republicans 9–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
27
No
59
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 26 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 33 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1861 by retaining existing law…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-678/to-amend-s-1861-by-retaining-existing-law-with (accessed 2026-10-17).