To pass H.R. 15585, a bill making appropriations for the department of treasury, the postal service, and related agencies for fiscal 1973.

On Jun 23, 1972, the Senate voted 72–0 (HR 15585). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, 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: 72
No: 0
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 23, 1972

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 15585: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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