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Senate roll call 854 · 92nd Congress · Sep 20, 1972

To amend S. 3327, a bill providing federal assistance in establishing and expanding health maintainence programs by removing certain restrictions in definition

On Sep 20, 1972, the Senate voted 37–40 (S 3327). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–32, Republicans 28–8, 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
37
No
40
Did not vote
20
Date
Sep 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 32 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 8 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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