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Senate roll call 256 · 93rd Congress · Jun 30, 1973

To amend H.R. 8825, a bill making fiscal 1974 appropriations for HUD, for space, science, veterans, and other independent offices, by appropriating an additiona

On Jun 30, 1973, the Senate voted 61–18 (HR 8825). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–4, Republicans 22–12, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
61
No
18
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 30, 1973

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8825: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; for space, science, veterans, and certain other independent executive agencies, boards, commissions, and corporations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, 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 amend H.R. 8825, a bill making fiscal…: Senate Vote, Jun 30, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-256/to-amend-h-r-8825-a-bill-making-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).