To amend S. 1861 by providing for separability of the different provisions of the bill.

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 1861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 41–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Jul 20, 1972

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1861 by providing for…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-692/to-amend-s-1861-by-providing-for-separability-of (accessed 2026-10-16).