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Senate roll call 444 · 93rd Congress · Oct 3, 1973

To amend senator bentsen's amendment to H.J.RES. 727 by providing that federal funds for state and local educational agencies shall not be less than 90% nor mor

On Oct 3, 1973, the Senate voted 52–43 (HJR 727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–29, Republicans 26–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
52
No
43
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 3, 1973

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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