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Senate roll call 897 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To table curtis (r, neb) amendment to H.R. 16654. Curtis amendment bars funds to pay salaries of any federal employee who inspects firms employing four persons

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 39–41 (HR 16654). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–16, Republicans 14–25, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

39

No

41

Did not vote

18

Date

Oct 3, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.