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Senate roll call 557 · 93rd Congress · Dec 13, 1973

To close debate on S. 2686, a bill to transfer the legal services program from the OEO to the newly established legal services corporation.

On Dec 13, 1973, the Senate voted 60–36 (S 2686). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–13, Republicans 20–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

60

No

36

Did not vote

5

Date

Dec 13, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.