To pass S. 750, a bill to provide for the compensation of persons injured by certain criminal acts.

On Sep 18, 1972, the Senate voted 60–8 (S 750). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–3, Republicans 33–6, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 60
No: 8
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 18, 1972

By party

Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted no
Samuel James Ervin Jr. D-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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