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Senate roll call 144 · 93rd Congress · May 22, 1973

To override the President's veto of S. 518, a bill providing that appointments to the office of director and deputy director of the office of management and bud

On May 22, 1973, the Senate voted 62–22 (S 518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 15–23, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
62
No
22
Did not vote
9
Date
May 22, 1973

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 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 override the President's veto of S. 518…: Senate Vote, May 22, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-144/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-s-518-a (accessed 2026-10-17).