To pass H.R. 9271, 1972 appropriations for the treasury, executive office, and postal service.

On Jul 9, 1971, the Senate voted 85–0 (HR 9271). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 40–0, 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: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 9, 1971

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 9271: 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, 1972, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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