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Senate roll call 718 · 92nd Congress · Jul 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 15495 so as to delete from the bill approximately $500 million for acceleration of development and procurement of navy trident missile-firing subm

On Jul 27, 1972, the Senate voted 39–47 (HR 15495). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–18, Republicans 12–31, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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

39

No

47

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 27, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.