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Senate roll call 453 · 93rd Congress · Oct 11, 1973

To amend S. 2491, a bill repealing the provision of the agriculture and consumer protection act providing for payments to farmers for failure of crops planted i

On Oct 11, 1973, the Senate voted 43–48 (S 2491). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–16, Republicans 8–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
43
No
48
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 11, 1973

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2491: A bill to repeal the provisions of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 which provide for payments to farmers in the event of crop failures with respect to crops planted in lieu of wheat or feed grains.

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 amend S. 2491, a bill repealing the…: Senate Vote, Oct 11, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-453/to-amend-s-2491-a-bill-repealing-the-provision (accessed 2026-10-17).