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Senate roll call 780 · 92nd Congress · Aug 17, 1972

To amend S. 32, a bill to authorize the national science foundation to establish programs to assist in conversion from defense to civilian oriented research and

On Aug 17, 1972, the Senate voted 35–46 (S 32). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–39, Republicans 27–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

35

No

46

Did not vote

14

Date

Aug 17, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.