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Senate roll call 1068 · 93rd Congress · Nov 22, 1974

To amend H.R. 5463, a bill to establish rules of evidence for certain courts and proceedings, by permitting the credibility of any witness to be challenged by t

On Nov 22, 1974, the Senate voted 35–35 (HR 5463). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–25, Republicans 19–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
35
Did not vote
28
Date
Nov 22, 1974

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5463: A bill to establish rules of evidence for certain courts and proceedings.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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