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Senate roll call 173 · 93rd Congress · Jun 7, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to require that the interest rate shall be equal to the cost of the money on dollar credit sales under public law 480 to any country with which

On Jun 7, 1973, the Senate voted 39–52 (S 1888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–35, Republicans 21–18, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
39
No
52
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 7, 1973

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 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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