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Senate roll call 740 · 92nd Congress · Aug 2, 1972

To pass H.R. 15495.

On Aug 2, 1972, the Senate voted 92–5 (HR 15495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–4, Republicans 42–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
92
No
5
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 2, 1972

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 1 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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