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Senate roll call 617 · 93rd Congress · Jan 31, 1974

To amend S. 2686 so as to bar use of funds in any state for any purpose in derogation of valid state law or public policy established by the state legislature.

On Jan 31, 1974, the Senate voted 28–63 (S 2686). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–41, Republicans 15–23, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
28
No
63
Did not vote
10
Date
Jan 31, 1974

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 41 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 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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