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Senate roll call 124 · 93rd Congress · May 10, 1973

To amend S. 373, a bill proposing congressional limitations on the power of the President to impound appropriated funds, so as to require the President to cease

On May 10, 1973, the Senate voted 30–58 (S 373). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–51, Republicans 29–9, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
30
No
58
Did not vote
10
Date
May 10, 1973

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 51 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 amend S. 373, a bill proposing…: Senate Vote, May 10, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-124/to-amend-s-373-a-bill-proposing-congressional-limitations (accessed 2026-10-17).