To pass H.R. 8629, to amend the public health service act to provide increased manpower for the health professions.

On Jul 14, 1971, the Senate voted 88–0 (HR 8629). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 42–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jul 14, 1971

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8629: To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to provide increased manpower for the health professions, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8629, to amend the public…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-121/to-pass-h-r-8629-to-amend-the-public (accessed 2026-10-17).