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Senate roll call 101 · 93rd Congress · Apr 17, 1973

To amend S. 352, so as to prevent those registered under the proposed federal system from voting by absentee ballot.

On Apr 17, 1973, the Senate voted 27–49 (S 352). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–40, Republicans 24–11, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members 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
27
No
49
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 17, 1973

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 40 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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