To pass S. 3160, a bill to increase from $35 to $38 per ounce the par value of the dollar.

On Mar 1, 1972, the Senate voted 86–1 (S 3160). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 38–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 86
No: 1
Did not vote: 9
Date: Mar 1, 1972

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no

The bill

S. 3160: A bill to provide for a modification in the par value of the dollar, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Bart Saxbe R-OH
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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