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Senate roll call 737 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1972

To table dole (r, kan) amendment to H.R. 15495. Dole amendment provides that the Congress assume full responsibility for the consequences of the policy establi

On Aug 2, 1972, the Senate voted 59–38 (HR 15495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 8–35, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
59
No
38
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 35 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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