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Senate roll call 858 · 92nd Congress · Sep 21, 1972

To pass S. 2280, anti-hijacking bill.

On Sep 21, 1972, the Senate voted 75–1 (S 2280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–1, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
75
No
1
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 21, 1972

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 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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