To pass H.R. 9417, appropriations bill for the department of the interior for 1972.

On Jul 16, 1971, the Senate voted 71–0 (HR 9417). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 35–0, 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: 71
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 16, 1971

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 10 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. 9417: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 9417, appropriations bill for…: Senate Vote, Jul 16, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-129/to-pass-h-r-9417-appropriations-bill-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).