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Senate roll call 597 · 92nd Congress · May 31, 1972

To amend S. 3526 so as to retain present law to provide that the President may not prohibit importation of a strategic material (rhodesian chrome ore) from a no

On May 31, 1972, the Senate voted 40–36 (S 3526). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 27–13, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

40

No

36

Did not vote

10

Date

May 31, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.