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Senate roll call 166 · 93rd Congress · Jun 6, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to make the repeal of wheat processors payment effective on date of enactment instead of jan. 1, 1974.

On Jun 6, 1973, the Senate voted 77–12 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–8, Republicans 37–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
77
No
12
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 6, 1973

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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