To pass H.R. 12931, rural development act of 1972.

On Apr 20, 1972, the Senate voted 78–0 (HR 12931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 38–0, 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: 78
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Apr 20, 1972

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 12931: To provide for improving the economy and living conditions in rural America

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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