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Senate roll call 456 · 92nd Congress · Feb 8, 1972

To amend ervin's (d, NC) amendment to S. 2515 to provide that coverage of title VII included employers of 15 or more persons, and labor organizations with 15 or

On Feb 8, 1972, the Senate voted 56–26 (S 2515). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–13, Republicans 26–12, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
56
No
26
Did not vote
16
Date
Feb 8, 1972

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 7 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 amend ervin's (d, NC) amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-456/to-amend-ervins-d-nc-amendment-to-s-2515 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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