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Senate roll call 708 · 92nd Congress · Jul 24, 1972

To pass S. 3390, foreign-aid authorizations bill.

On Jul 24, 1972, the Senate voted 42–48 (S 3390). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–19, Republicans 15–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
42
No
48
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 24, 1972

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 28 no · 2 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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