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Senate roll call 125 · 93rd Congress · May 10, 1973

To amend S. 373 so as to require, in future fiscal years, that Congress prescribe a limit on federal expenditures prior to enactment of any appropriations bill.

On May 10, 1973, the Senate voted 37–52 (S 373). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–48, Republicans 34–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

37

No

52

Did not vote

12

Date

May 10, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.