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Senate roll call 816 · 92nd Congress · Sep 13, 1972

To amend S. 3917 so as to authorize acquisition by the architect of the capitol of square no. 757 in the district of columbia as an addition to the capitol grou

On Sep 13, 1972, the Senate voted 28–53 (S 3917). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–18, Republicans 5–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
28
No
53
Did not vote
21
Date
Sep 13, 1972

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 18 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 33 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3917 so as to authorize…: Senate Vote, Sep 13, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-816/to-amend-s-3917-so-as-to-authorize-acquisition (accessed 2026-10-17).