To pass S. 504, a bill providing fed. Assistance in the development of comprehensive emergency medical service systems.

On May 15, 1973, the Senate voted 79–13 (S 504). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 28–11, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 13
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 15, 1973

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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