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Senate roll call 900 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 16654 with curtis amendment. (see roll call 511)

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 50–28 (HR 16654). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–23, Republicans 31–8, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
50
No
28
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 3, 1972

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 23 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 8 no · 6 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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