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Senate roll call 234 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1973

To amend H.R. 8410 by requiring the President to issue an order freezing rents in a similar manner as certain prices for commodities and services have been froz

On Jun 27, 1973, the Senate voted 47–50 (HR 8410). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–15, Republicans 9–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
47
No
50
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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