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Senate roll call 32 · 93rd Congress · Mar 14, 1973

To amend S. 502, proposed federal-aid highway act of 1973, by authorizing $800 million in grants for operating funds for mass transit for 2 years, and by author

On Mar 14, 1973, the Senate voted 59–36 (S 502). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–9, Republicans 15–26, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
59
No
36
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 14, 1973

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 502: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.

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 amend S. 502, proposed federal-aid…: Senate Vote, Mar 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-32/to-amend-s-502-proposed-federal-aid-highway-act (accessed 2026-10-17).