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Senate roll call 370 · 93rd Congress · Sep 6, 1973

To pass S. 1841 providing a 1 year prohibition of television blackouts of home games of professional sports teams when such games are sold out 72 hours in advan

On Sep 6, 1973, the Senate voted 76–6 (S 1841). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–4, Republicans 33–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
76
No
6
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 6, 1973

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1841: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 for one year with respect to certain agreements relating to the broadcasting of home games of certain professional athletic teams.

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 pass S. 1841 providing a 1 year…: Senate Vote, Sep 6, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-370/to-pass-s-1841-providing-a-1-year-prohibition (accessed 2026-10-17).