To pass H.R. 8916, making fiscal 1974 appropriations for the departments of state, commerce, the judiciary and related agencies.

On Sep 17, 1973, the Senate voted 85–0 (HR 8916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 36–0, 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: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 17, 1973

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 7 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. 8916: A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8916, making fiscal 1974…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-385/to-pass-h-r-8916-making-fiscal-1974-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).