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Senate roll call 462 · 92nd Congress · Feb 15, 1972

To amend the williams (d, n.j.)-javits (r, n.y.) amendment to S. 2515 to provide that in cases where eeoc is unable to secure a conciliation agreement, it shall

On Feb 15, 1972, the Senate voted 45–39 (S 2515). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–31, Republicans 26–16, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
45
No
39
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 15, 1972

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 16 no · 3 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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