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Senate roll call 719 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 15690, a bill making appropriations for agriculture-environmental and consumer protection programs for fiscal year 1973, by limiting farm subsidy

On Jul 27, 1972, the Senate voted 23–46 (HR 15690). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–32, Republicans 17–25, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 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
23
No
46
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 25 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15690: Making appropriations for agriculture-environmental and consumer protection programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, 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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