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Senate roll call 927 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1972

To close debate on H.R. 15915. Motion rejected because twothirds of the senators present and voting did not vote in the affirmative.

On Oct 12, 1972, the Senate voted 49–38 (HR 13915). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–27, Republicans 28–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

49

No

38

Did not vote

8

Date

Oct 12, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.