To pass S.821, providing a comprehensive federal approach to problems of juvenile delinquency.

On Jul 25, 1974, the Senate voted 88–1 (S 821). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 37–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 1
Did not vote: 11
Date: Jul 25, 1974

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

The bill

S. 821: A bill to improve the quality of juvenile justice in the United States and to provide a comprehensive, coordinated approach to the problems of juvenile delinquency.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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