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Senate roll call 333 · 93rd Congress · Jul 27, 1973

To amend S. 372 by striking section 17 of the bill. Section 17 would allow campaign contributions by government contractors.

On Jul 27, 1973, the Senate voted 38–51 (S 372). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–27, Republicans 14–25, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
38
No
51
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 25 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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