To pass S. 606, omnibus rivers and harbors and flood control bill.

On Feb 1, 1973, the Senate voted 68–14 (S 606). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 27–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 68
No: 14
Did not vote: 13
Date: Feb 1, 1973

By party

Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted no
Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no
Norris H. Cotton R-NH voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Wallace Foster Bennett R-UT voted no
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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