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Senate roll call 681 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To table motion vote by which taft-dominic amendment to S. 1861 was rejected (see roll call 281)

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 48–45 (S 1861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–14, Republicans 13–29, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
48
No
45
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 20, 1972

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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