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Senate roll call 50 · 93rd Congress · Mar 20, 1973

To amend S. 398 so as to impose a 90-day freeze on retail food prices.

On Mar 20, 1973, the Senate voted 21–66 (S 398). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–30, Republicans 4–35, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
66
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 20, 1973

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 30 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 398: A bill to extend and amend the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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