To pass S. 2317, authorizing funds for the extension of the public works and economic development act and of the appalachian regional development program.

On Jul 21, 1971, the Senate voted 88–2 (S 2317). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 41–1, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 2
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jul 21, 1971

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no

The bill

S. 2317: A bill to extend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1968 and the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1986

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE
James Lane Buckley O-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2317, authorizing funds for the…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-141/to-pass-s-2317-authorizing-funds-for-the-extension (accessed 2026-10-17).