To pass S. 2097, a bill to establish an office to supervise and promote better coordination of federal drug abuse programs.

On Dec 2, 1971, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 2097). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, 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: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Dec 2, 1971

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 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. 2097: A bill to establish a Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention and to concentrate t He resources of the Nation against the problem of drug abuse

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2097, a bill to establish an…: Senate Vote, Dec 2, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-398/to-pass-s-2097-a-bill-to-establish-an (accessed 2026-10-17).