To pass H.R. 97278, to regulate the transportation for dumping of material in the oceans and other waters.

On Nov 24, 1971, the Senate voted 73–0 (HR 97278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 31–0, Others 1–0, 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: 73
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Nov 24, 1971

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 97278, to regulate the…: Senate Vote, Nov 24, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-368/to-pass-h-r-97278-to-regulate-the-transportation (accessed 2026-10-17).