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Senate roll call 631 · 92nd Congress · Jun 20, 1972

To amend S. 3617, the comprehensive headstart, child development, and family services act of 1972, by giving secretary discretionary authority to select applica

On Jun 20, 1972, the Senate voted 45–38 (S 3617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–33, Republicans 31–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
45
No
38
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3617, the comprehensive…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-631/to-amend-s-3617-the-comprehensive-headstart-child-development (accessed 2026-10-15).

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