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Senate roll call 598 · 93rd Congress · Jan 22, 1974

To amend S.2798 to require that the FPC may not issue a license for the construction of a hydroelectric project on new river, n.c. & VA, until 2 years following

On Jan 22, 1974, the Senate voted 31–51 (S 2798). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–24, Republicans 8–25, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

31

No

51

Did not vote

19

Date

Jan 22, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.