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Senate roll call 534 · 93rd Congress · Dec 4, 1973

To amend H.R. 11324, by limiting the period of daylight savings time to 1 instead of 2 years.

On Dec 4, 1973, the Senate voted 31–51 (HR 11324). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–30, Republicans 14–22, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
31
No
51
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 4, 1973

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11324: A bill to provide for daylight saving time on a year-round basis for a 2-year trial period.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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