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Senate roll call 278 · 93rd Congress · Jul 13, 1973

To pass S. 1083, a bill exempting black powder and certain igniters used in antique rifles from title xi of the crime control act.

On Jul 13, 1973, the Senate voted 78–8 (S 1083). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 36–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
78
No
8
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 13, 1973

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1083: A bill to amend certain provisions of Federal law relating to explosives.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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