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Senate roll call 691 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To table gambrell (d, ga) amendment to S. 1861. Gambrell amendment calls for suspension of any court order requiring student busing until Congress enacts legis

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 53–38 (S 1861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–17, Republicans 22–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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

53

No

38

Did not vote

9

Date

Jul 20, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.