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Senate roll call 454 · 92nd Congress · Feb 8, 1972

To table packwood (r, ore) amendment to S.J. RES. 197, a bill to provide procedures designed to settle the west coast dock strike; the amendment provides perman

On Feb 8, 1972, the Senate voted 42–39 (SJR 197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–12, Republicans 13–27, 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
42
No
39
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 table packwood (r, ore) amendment to S.J…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-454/to-table-packwood-r-ore-amendment-to-s-j (accessed 2026-10-16).

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