To table baker (r, tenn) amendment to S. 1378, a bill to relieve broadcasters from requirement of granting equal time to all candidates for the office of presid

On Mar 23, 1972, the Senate voted 41–39 (S 1378). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 0–41, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 41
No: 39
Did not vote: 18
Date: Mar 23, 1972

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 baker (r, tenn) amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Mar 23, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-536/to-table-baker-r-tenn-amendment-to-s-1378 (accessed 2026-10-16).