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Senate roll call 1059 · 93rd Congress · Nov 20, 1974

To amend H.R. 16900 by increasing from $120 million to $246 million the funding for supplementary services authorized by title III of the elementary secondary e

On Nov 20, 1974, the Senate voted 35–48 (HR 16900). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–26, Republicans 14–22, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
35
No
48
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 20, 1974

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 26 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16900: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, 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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