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Senate roll call 739 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1972

To amend H.R. 15495 with miller amendment. (see roll call 359)

On Aug 2, 1972, the Senate voted 95–2 (HR 15495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 41–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
95
No
2
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 2 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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