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Senate roll call 164 · 93rd Congress · Jun 6, 1973

To amend S. 1888, the proposed agriculture and consumer protection act of 1973, by establishing consumer and marketing reserves of wheat, feed grain, and soybea

On Jun 6, 1973, the Senate voted 25–68 (S 1888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–29, Republicans 2–38, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
68
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 6, 1973

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1888: An original bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of assuring consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

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. 1888, the proposed agriculture…: Senate Vote, Jun 6, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-164/to-amend-s-1888-the-proposed-agriculture-and-consumer (accessed 2026-10-17).