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Senate roll call 615 · 93rd Congress · Jan 31, 1974

To amend S. 2686 so as to bar the use of funds for legal assistance for proceedings arising from violation of the selective service act or desertion from the ar

On Jan 31, 1974, the Senate voted 47–44 (S 2686). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 25–13, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
47
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
Jan 31, 1974

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 13 no · 5 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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