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Senate roll call 34 · 93rd Congress · Mar 14, 1973

To amend S. 502 so as to authorize states and cities to use urban systems authorizations of the highway trust fund for urban mass transportation purposes.

On Mar 14, 1973, the Senate voted 49–44 (S 502). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–26, Republicans 22–19, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
49
No
44
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 14, 1973

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 so as to authorize states…: Senate Vote, Mar 14, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-34/to-amend-s-502-so-as-to-authorize-states (accessed 2026-10-17).