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Senate roll call 556 · 93rd Congress · Dec 13, 1973

To close debate on S. 1868, a bill to ban the importation of rhodesian chrome ore.

On Dec 13, 1973, the Senate voted 62–33 (S 1868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 23–18, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
62
No
33
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 13, 1973

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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