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Senate roll call 542 · 92nd Congress · Mar 28, 1972

To pass S. 1821, a bill to provide for the transporting of government traffic by U.S. Civil air carriers to the fullest extent practicable.

On Mar 28, 1972, the Senate voted 32–35 (S 1821). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–21, Republicans 15–19, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

32

No

35

Did not vote

25

Date

Mar 28, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.