To pass S. 2087, a bill to provide benefits to survivors of police officers killed in the line of duty.

On Sep 5, 1972, the Senate voted 80–0 (S 2087). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 40–0, 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: 80
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Sep 5, 1972

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 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.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2087, a bill to provide benefits…: Senate Vote, Sep 5, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-784/to-pass-s-2087-a-bill-to-provide-benefits (accessed 2026-10-17).