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Senate roll call 955 · 92nd Congress · Oct 17, 1972

To override the presidential veto of S. 2770 proposed federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972.

On Oct 17, 1972, the Senate voted 52–12 (S 2770). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–4, Republicans 21–9, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
52
No
12
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 17, 1972

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 9 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2770: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

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 override the presidential veto of S. 2770…: Senate Vote, Oct 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-955/to-override-the-presidential-veto-of-s-2770-proposed (accessed 2026-10-17).

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