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Senate roll call 571 · 93rd Congress · Dec 18, 1973

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

On Dec 18, 1973, the Senate voted 54–37 (S 1868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–15, Republicans 18–21, 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
54
No
37
Did not vote
10
Date
Dec 18, 1973

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 21 no · 4 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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