To pass H.R. 9222, a bill to correct deficiencies in the law relating to the crimes of counterfeiting and forgery.

On Sep 5, 1972, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 9222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 41–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 5, 1972

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9222: To correct deficiencies in the law relating to the crimes of counterfeiting and forgery

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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