To pass H.R. 15903, making appropriations for the department of housing and urban development, for space, science, veterans and other independent offices.

On Jun 14, 1972, the Senate voted 70–2 (HR 15903). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 35–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 70
No: 2
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jun 14, 1972

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE
William Emerson Brock III R-TN

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 15903, making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-614/to-pass-h-r-15903-making-appropriations-for-the (accessed 2026-10-16).