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Senate roll call 892 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 15657, a bill to strengthen and improve the older americans act of 1965, by replacing the older americans advocacy council with a national advisor

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 37–51 (HR 15657). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–42, Republicans 30–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

51

Did not vote

12

Date

Oct 3, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.