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Senate roll call 1025 · 93rd Congress · Oct 4, 1974

To strike certain sections of S.4016, described by sen. Scott as "all... Except the provision guaranteeing against the destruction of the presidential papers."

On Oct 4, 1974, the Senate voted 49–15 (S 4016). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–4, Republicans 14–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
49
No
15
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 4, 1974

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 4016: A bill to protect and preserve tape recordings of conversations involving former President Richard M. Nixon and made during his tenure as President, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To strike certain sections of S.4016…: Senate Vote, Oct 4, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-1025/to-strike-certain-sections-of-s-4016-described-by (accessed 2026-10-17).