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Senate roll call 700 · 92nd Congress · Jul 24, 1972

To amend (as a substitute to cooper (r, ky) amendment) S. 3390 by stating the sense of Congress, that not later than 4 months following the establishment of an

On Jul 24, 1972, the Senate voted 45–50 (S 3390). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–40, Republicans 31–12, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
45
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 24, 1972

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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