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Senate roll call 123 · 93rd Congress · May 10, 1973

To pass S. 50, proposed energy policy act of 1973.

On May 10, 1973, the Senate voted 79–12 (S 50). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 28–12, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
79
No
12
Did not vote
7
Date
May 10, 1973

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 50: A bill to strengthen and improve the Older Americans Act of 1965.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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