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Senate roll call 537 · 92nd Congress · Mar 23, 1972

To pass S. 1378, political broadcasting bill, after agreeing to modified baker (r, tenn) amendment providing that broadcast stations shall afford a candidate ma

On Mar 23, 1972, the Senate voted 67–13 (S 1378). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 28–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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

67

No

13

Did not vote

17

Date

Mar 23, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.