To pass H.R. 16754, a bill making appropriations for military construction for fiscal year 1973.

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 87–0 (HR 16754). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 41–0, 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: 87
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Oct 3, 1972

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 4 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. 16754: Making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense 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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