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Senate roll call 449 · 93rd Congress · Oct 9, 1973

To amend S. 425, by providing alternative surface configurations in controlling erosion, siltation and rainwater runoff.

On Oct 9, 1973, the Senate voted 29–63 (S 425). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–41, Republicans 18–21, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
29
No
63
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 9, 1973

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 41 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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