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Senate roll call 872 · 92nd Congress · Sep 28, 1972

To pass H.R. 16705.

On Sep 28, 1972, the Senate voted 44–31 (HR 16705). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–22, Republicans 26–8, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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

44

No

31

Did not vote

22

Date

Sep 28, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.