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Senate roll call 179 · 93rd Congress · Jun 8, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to repeal authority for establishing acreage allotments for wheat, food grains, and cotton beginning with the 1974 crop.

On Jun 8, 1973, the Senate voted 17–70 (S 1888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–45, Republicans 12–26, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
70
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 8, 1973

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 45 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 to repeal authority for…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-179/to-amend-s-1888-to-repeal-authority-for-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).