To pass H.R. 8760, a bill making appropriations for the dept. Of transportation and related agencies.

On Jul 28, 1973, the Senate voted 79–1 (HR 8760). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 79
No: 1
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jul 28, 1973

By party

Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no

The bill

H.R. 8760: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Frank Forrester Church D-ID

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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