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Senate roll call 899 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To table curtis amendment, as amended by humphrey amendment, to H.R. 16654. The curtis amendment, offered after defeat of previous amendment (see RC 509 & 510)

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 31–47 (HR 16654). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–16, Republicans 7–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

31

No

47

Did not vote

18

Date

Oct 3, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.