To pass H.R. 14252, drug abuse education act.

On Nov 17, 1970, the Senate voted 79–0 (HR 14252). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 39–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 79
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Nov 17, 1970

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 14252: To authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to conduct special educational programs and activities concerning the use of drugs and for other related educational purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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