To pass H.R. 15641, a bill authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 1973.

On Aug 4, 1972, the Senate voted 67–1 (HR 15641). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–1, Republicans 33–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 67
No: 1
Did not vote: 26
Date: Aug 4, 1972

By party

Democrats41 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James William Fulbright D-AR voted no

The bill

H.R. 15641: To authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other puropses

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

James William Fulbright D-AR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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