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Senate roll call 472 · 92nd Congress · Feb 22, 1972

To pass S. 2515.

On Feb 22, 1972, the Senate voted 73–16 (S 2515). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–9, Republicans 34–6, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
73
No
16
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 22, 1972

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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