To pass S. 4547, a bill to regulate public exposure to sonic booms by prohibiting supersonic flights of civil aircraft over lands of the United States.

On Dec 2, 1970, the Senate voted 77–0 (HR 4547). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 38–0. 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: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Dec 2, 1970

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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