To amend S. 3917, a bill authorizing construction of an addition to the new Senate office building, by requiring approval of construction by Senate committee on

On Sep 13, 1972, the Senate voted 83–0 (S 3917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 39–0, 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: 83
No: 0
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 13, 1972

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 6 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 amend S. 3917, a bill authorizing…: Senate Vote, Sep 13, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-815/to-amend-s-3917-a-bill-authorizing-construction-of (accessed 2026-10-17).