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Senate roll call 116 · 93rd Congress · May 8, 1973

To amend H.R. 2246 so as to provide a 4-month extension of eda programs.

On May 8, 1973, the Senate voted 28–69 (HR 2246). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–54, Republicans 27–14, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
28
No
69
Did not vote
5
Date
May 8, 1973

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2246: A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to extend the authorizations for a 1-year period.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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