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Senate roll call 591 · 92nd Congress · May 25, 1972

To amend S. 3526 by striking from the bill section 205, dealing with restrictions on preparation and dissemination of information abroad.

On May 25, 1972, the Senate voted 42–27 (S 3526). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–25, Republicans 30–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

42

No

27

Did not vote

25

Date

May 25, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.