To pass H.R. 5066, a bill authorizing funds to carry out the flammable fabric act.

On Jun 16, 1972, the Senate voted 65–0 (HR 5066). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 29–0, 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: 65
No: 0
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jun 16, 1972

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 16 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. 5066: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1971, 1972, and succeeding fiscal years to carry out the Flammable Fabrics Act, as amended

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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