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Senate roll call 510 · 92nd Congress · Mar 9, 1972

To table ervin (d, NC) motion to refer S. 2574, a bill to provide uniform registration requirements for federal elections and to institute a registration by mai

On Mar 9, 1972, the Senate voted 37–44 (S 2574). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–8, Republicans 6–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
37
No
44
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 35 no · 4 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 table ervin (d, NC) motion to refer S…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-510/to-table-ervin-d-nc-motion-to-refer-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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