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Senate roll call 516 · 92nd Congress · Mar 14, 1972

To sustain ruling of the chair when it held that a second motion to recess was in order.

On Mar 14, 1972, the Senate voted 51–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–27, Democrats 37–0, Independents 1–0. 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

51

No

26

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 14, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.