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Senate roll call 231 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1973

To agree to the committee amendment to H.R. 8410, providing increases in monthly benefits under the supplemental security income program to $140 for an individu

On Jun 27, 1973, the Senate voted 84–10 (HR 8410). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 31–9, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
84
No
10
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8410: A bill to continue the existing temporary increase in the public debt limit through November 30, 1973, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the committee amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-231/to-agree-to-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).