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Senate roll call 455 · 92nd Congress · Feb 8, 1972

To pass S.J. RES. 197, providing procedures for settling the west coast dock strike.

On Feb 8, 1972, the Senate voted 79–3 (SJR 197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–3, Republicans 39–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
79
No
3
Did not vote
15
Date
Feb 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 pass S.J. RES. 197, providing procedures…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-455/to-pass-s-j-res-197-providing-procedures-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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