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Senate roll call 861 · 92nd Congress · Sep 26, 1972

To amend H.R. 16029 so as to delete from the bill the socalled brooke (r, mass) "end the war" amendment. (see roll call 330)

On Sep 26, 1972, the Senate voted 45–42 (HR 16029). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–39, Republicans 33–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
45
No
42
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 26, 1972

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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