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Senate roll call 780 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend S. 32, a bill to authorize the national science foundation to establish programs to assist in conversion from defense to civilian oriented research and

On Aug 17, 1972, the Senate voted 35–46 (S 32). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–39, Republicans 27–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
35
No
46
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 9 no · 9 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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