To amend H.R. 7724, as amended by the kennedy amendment. (see var. 390)

On Sep 11, 1973, the Senate voted 88–0 (HR 7724). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 37–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Sep 11, 1973

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 7724: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national program of biomedical research fellowships, traineeships, and training to assure the continued excellence of biomedical research in the United States, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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