To pass S. 3442, a bill extending authorizations for communicable disease control programs.

On Jun 7, 1972, the Senate voted 72–0 (S 3442). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, 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: 72
No: 0
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 7, 1972

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 12 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. 3442: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and revise the program of assistance under that act for the control and prevention of communicable diseases

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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