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Senate roll call 844 · 92nd Congress · Sep 19, 1972

To amend S. 652 by deleting language intended to assure participation by the public in drawing up plans for state land use prior to the public hearing stage.

On Sep 19, 1972, the Senate voted 35–41 (S 652). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–26, Republicans 19–17, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
41
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 26 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 17 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • 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 amend S. 652 by deleting language…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-844/to-amend-s-652-by-deleting-language-intended-to (accessed 2026-10-17).