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Senate roll call 766 · 92nd Congress · Aug 10, 1972

To table allen (d, ala) amendment to S. 3307. Allen amendment barred federal courts from issuing orders to require busing of schoolchildren on the basis of rac

On Aug 10, 1972, the Senate voted 49–35 (S 3307). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–20, Republicans 25–17, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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

49

No

35

Did not vote

9

Date

Aug 10, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.