To pass S. 3607, a bill authorizing funds for activities of the atomic energy commission for fiscal 1973.

On May 25, 1972, the Senate voted 71–0 (S 3607). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 36–0, 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: 71
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 25, 1972

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 9 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. 3607: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261, of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 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. 3607, a bill authorizing funds…: Senate Vote, May 25, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-592/to-pass-s-3607-a-bill-authorizing-funds-for (accessed 2026-10-16).