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Senate roll call 588 · 92nd Congress · May 23, 1972

To table griffin (r, mich) motion to recommit the conference report on S. 659, proposed omnibus education amendments of 1972, with instructions that Senate conf

On May 23, 1972, the Senate voted 44–26 (S 659). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–16, Republicans 22–13, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
44
No
26
Did not vote
19
Date
May 23, 1972

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 659: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Vocational Education Act of 1963, the General Education Provisions Act (creating a National Foundation for Postsecondary Education and a National Institute of Education), the Elementary and Secondary E

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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