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Senate roll call 141 · 93rd Congress · May 21, 1973

To confirm the nomination of william l. Springer, of illinois, to be a member of the federal power commission.

On May 21, 1973, the Senate voted 65–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–13, Republicans 32–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
65
No
12
Did not vote
21
Date
May 21, 1973

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 11 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 confirm the nomination of william l…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-141/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-l-springer-of (accessed 2026-10-17).