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Senate roll call 281 · 93rd Congress · Jul 14, 1973

To amend S. 1081 by modifying the federal reporting services act of 1942 to exempt independent federal regulatory agencies from the limitations of that act.

On Jul 14, 1973, the Senate voted 46–21 (S 1081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–4, Republicans 12–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
46
No
21
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 14, 1973

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 18 no · 13 didn’t vote

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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