To amend S. 652 so as to assure that the several states and their political subdivisions retain their power to determine the use of their lands.

On Sep 19, 1972, the Senate voted 75–0 (S 652). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 36–0, 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: 75
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 19, 1972

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 652 so as to assure that the…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-843/to-amend-s-652-so-as-to-assure-that (accessed 2026-10-17).