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Senate roll call 757 · 92nd Congress · Aug 8, 1972

To commit S. 945, a bill to require no-fault motor vehicle insurance as a condition precedent to operating a motor vehicle, to the committee on the judiciary.

On Aug 8, 1972, the Senate voted 49–46 (S 945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–33, Republicans 28–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
49
No
46
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 14 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To commit S. 945, a bill to require no-fault…: Senate Vote, Aug 8…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-757/to-commit-s-945-a-bill-to-require-no (accessed 2026-10-13).