To agree to conference report on S. 2097, a bill to establish an office to supervise and promote better coordination of federal programs to combat drug abuse.

On Mar 17, 1972, the Senate voted 63–0 (S 2097). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 37–0, 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: 63
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 17, 1972

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
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 agree to conference report on S. 2097, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-523/to-agree-to-conference-report-on-s-2097-a (accessed 2026-10-17).