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Senate roll call 448 · 92nd Congress · Feb 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 12067 to strike provisions barring use of funds for medical and welfare payments to refugees who have resided in the United States for 5 years or

On Feb 3, 1972, the Senate voted 74–8 (HR 12067). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–7, Republicans 41–1, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
74
No
8
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 3, 1972

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12067: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 12067 to strike provisions…: Senate Vote, Feb 3, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-448/to-amend-h-r-12067-to-strike-provisions-barring (accessed 2026-10-17).

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