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Senate roll call 185 · 93rd Congress · Jun 12, 1973

To amend S. 1248 by striking the section requiring that the azores base agreement with portugal be submitted to the Senate as a treaty for its advice and consen

On Jun 12, 1973, the Senate voted 46–46 (S 1248). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–40, Republicans 32–8, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
46
No
46
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 12, 1973

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 40 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 3 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 amend S. 1248 by striking the section…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-185/to-amend-s-1248-by-striking-the-section-requiring (accessed 2026-10-17).