To pass S. 2676, a bill providing for the control of sickle cell anemia.

On Dec 8, 1971, the Senate voted 81–0 (S 2676). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 40–0, 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: 81
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Dec 8, 1971

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 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. 2676: A bill to provide for the control of sickle cell anemia

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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