To amend S. 1729 so as to change those provisions of the bill relative to absolute prohibition in section 106 (b) against increased dividend and use of railroad

On Aug 4, 1972, the Senate voted 25–56 (S 1729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–46, Republicans 25–10, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 25
No: 56
Did not vote: 18
Date: Aug 4, 1972

By party

Democrats1 yes · 46 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Peter Hoyt Dominick R-CO voted no
David Henry Gambrell D-GA voted yes
Leonard Beck (Len) Jordan R-ID voted no
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
Marlow Webster Cook R-KY voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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