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Senate roll call 705 · 92nd Congress · Jul 24, 1972

To amend S. 3390 by increasing from $400 million to $455 million authorizations for foreign military sales, increasing from $550 million to $600 million aggrega

On Jul 24, 1972, the Senate voted 48–42 (S 3390). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–31, Republicans 29–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
42
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 24, 1972

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 14 no · 2 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. 3390 by increasing from $400…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-705/to-amend-s-3390-by-increasing-from-400-million (accessed 2026-10-17).

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