To pass H.R. 15259, a bill making appropriations for the district of columbia for fiscal year 1973.

On Jun 14, 1972, the Senate voted 78–0 (HR 15259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 39–0, 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: 14
Date: Jun 14, 1972

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 6 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. 15259: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in15246-15280 whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 1973, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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