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Senate roll call 928 · 92nd Congress · Oct 12, 1972

To confirm the nomination of general creighton w. Abrams to be chief of staff, army.

On Oct 12, 1972, the Senate voted 84–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 42–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
84
No
2
Did not vote
9
Date
Oct 12, 1972

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of general…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-928/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-general-creighton-w-abrams (accessed 2026-10-17).

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