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Senate roll call 846 · 92nd Congress · Sep 19, 1972

To amend S. 652 so as to assure that public or private development would not be permitted unless it conforms with requirements of the clean air act and federal

On Sep 19, 1972, the Senate voted 14–61 (S 652). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–31, Republicans 4–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
14
No
61
Did not vote
24
Date
Sep 19, 1972

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 31 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 31 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • 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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