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Senate roll call 735 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1972

To amend H.R. 15495 with cranston amendment, as amended. (see roll call 330)

On Aug 2, 1972, the Senate voted 50–47 (HR 15495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 11–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. 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
50
No
47
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 32 no · 2 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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