To pass H.R. 15690, agriculture-appropriations bill.

On Jul 27, 1972, the Senate voted 77–3 (HR 15690). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–1, Republicans 36–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 77
No: 3
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jul 27, 1972

By party

Democrats45 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no

The bill

H.R. 15690: Making appropriations for agriculture-environmental and consumer protection programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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