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Senate roll call 36 · 93rd Congress · Mar 14, 1973

To amend S.502 so as to bar the impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress for highway construction.

On Mar 14, 1973, the Senate voted 64–21 (S 502). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–5, Republicans 20–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
64
No
21
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 14, 1973

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 18 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • 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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