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Senate roll call 472 · 93rd Congress · Nov 16, 1973

To amend S. 2589, by providing unemployment insurance benefits to persons adversely affected by the energy crisis

On Nov 16, 1973, the Senate voted 73–12 (S 2589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 27–11, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
73
No
12
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 16, 1973

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 5 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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