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Senate roll call 240 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1973

To amend H.R. 8410 to permit states to regain or maintain eligibility to participate in 13 additional weeks of unemployment compensation.

On Jun 27, 1973, the Senate voted 36–57 (HR 8410). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–23, Republicans 9–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
36
No
57
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 32 no · 2 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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