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Senate roll call 611 · 93rd Congress · Jan 31, 1974

To amend S. 2686 by striking the section providing that all officers and employees are to be treated as private officers and employees of the legal services cor

On Jan 31, 1974, the Senate voted 30–58 (S 2686). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–40, Republicans 18–21, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
30
No
58
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 31, 1974

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 40 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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