To pass S. 1163, a bill to amend the older americans act of 1965 by providing grants to states for nutrition programs for the elderly.

On Nov 30, 1971, the Senate voted 89–0 (S 1163). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 41–0, 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: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Nov 30, 1971

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 4 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.

The bill

S. 1163: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide grants to States for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of low-cost meal projects, nutrition training and education projects, opportunity for social contacts, and for other p

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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