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Senate roll call 315 · 93rd Congress · Jul 24, 1973

To confirm the nomination of vincent r. Barabba, of calif., to be director of the census.

On Jul 24, 1973, the Senate voted 73–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–21, Republicans 39–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
73
No
20
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 24, 1973

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of vincent r…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-315/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-vincent-r-barabba-of (accessed 2026-10-17).