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Senate roll call 298 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend in the nature of a substitute, the cook amendment to S. 1861. The cook amendment would reinstate in the act a provision exempting small retail establi

On Jul 19, 1973, the Senate voted 40–57 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–21, Republicans 6–34, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
40
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 19, 1973

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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