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Senate roll call 931 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1972

To amend S. 3342, proposed environmental noise control act of 1972, so as to require EPA to publish regulations establishing levels of cumulative noise exposure

On Oct 12, 1972, the Senate voted 31–47 (S 3342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–25, Republicans 12–25, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
31
No
47
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 12, 1972

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3342, proposed environmental…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-931/to-amend-s-3342-proposed-environmental-noise-control-act (accessed 2026-10-17).