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Senate roll call 273 · 93rd Congress · Jul 12, 1973

To amend S. 1081 to allow presidential approval of exports of alaskan oil unless either the house or Senate within 90 days disapproves of such decision.

On Jul 12, 1973, the Senate voted 31–62 (S 1081). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–25, Republicans 4–36, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
31
No
62
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 12, 1973

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 25 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1081: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way across Federal lands where the use of such rights-of-way is in the public interest and the applicant for the rights-of-way demonstrates the financial and technical capability to use the rights-of-way in a manner which will protect the environment.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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