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Senate roll call 764 · 92nd Congress · Aug 10, 1972

To amend S. 3307 by making federal election days a national holiday.

On Aug 10, 1972, the Senate voted 52–33 (S 3307). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–12, Republicans 20–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

52

No

33

Did not vote

13

Date

Aug 10, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.