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Senate roll call 884 · 92nd Congress · Oct 2, 1972

To amend H.R. 16593 by providing a 5% reduction in aggregate amount of appropriations for the defense establishment.

On Oct 2, 1972, the Senate voted 28–46 (HR 16593). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–19, Republicans 6–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
46
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 19 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 32 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16593: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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