To pass S. 1191, to provide financial assistance for demonstration programs for the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

On Jul 14, 1973, the Senate voted 57–7 (S 1191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 23–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 57
No: 7
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 14, 1973

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

S. 1191: A bill to establish a National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, to provide financial assistance for a demonstration program for the prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1191, to provide financial…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-282/to-pass-s-1191-to-provide-financial-assistance-for (accessed 2026-10-17).