To pass S. 3507, authorizing funds for fiscal year 1973 to assist states in establishing and administering coastal zone and estuary management programs.

On Apr 25, 1972, the Senate voted 68–0 (S 3507). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 37–0, 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: 68
No: 0
Did not vote: 20
Date: Apr 25, 1972

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 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. 3507: A bill to establish a national policy and develop a national program for the management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the land and water resources of the Nation's coastal zones, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 3507, authorizing funds for…: Senate Vote, Apr 25, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-563/to-pass-s-3507-authorizing-funds-for-fiscal-year (accessed 2026-10-17).