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Senate roll call 19 · 93rd Congress · Feb 21, 1973

To amend S. 394 so as to establish a program for financing according to the need for federal assistance.

On Feb 21, 1973, the Senate voted 24–63 (S 394). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–49, Republicans 22–17, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
24
No
63
Did not vote
11
Date
Feb 21, 1973

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 49 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 394: A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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