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Senate roll call 306 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To pass S. 1149, to increase the supply of railroad rolling stock and to improve its utilization to meet the nation's needs.

On Jul 23, 1973, the Senate voted 80–6 (S 1149). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 33–4, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
80
No
6
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 4 no · 6 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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