1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 563 (93rd Congress)

Senate roll call 563 · 93rd Congress · Dec 17, 1973

To consider S. 1868, a bill to ban the importation of rhodesian chrome ore.

On Dec 17, 1973, the Senate voted 46–25 (S 1868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–8, Republicans 19–17, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
46
No
25
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 17, 1973

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 8 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 17 no · 7 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To consider S. 1868, a bill to ban the…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-563/to-consider-s-1868-a-bill-to-ban-the (accessed 2026-10-17).