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Senate roll call 817 · 92nd Congress · Sep 13, 1972

To pass S. 3917.

On Sep 13, 1972, the Senate voted 65–17 (S 3917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–8, Republicans 28–8, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
65
No
17
Did not vote
20
Date
Sep 13, 1972

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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