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Senate roll call 683 · 93rd Congress · Mar 28, 1974

To amend S. 3044 by prohibiting political contributions in the form of a written instrument on a foreign bank.

On Mar 28, 1974, the Senate voted 23–66 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–49, Republicans 19–17, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
23
No
66
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 28, 1974

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 17 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3044: An original bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of primary and general election campaigns for Federal elective office, and to amend certain other provisions of law relating to the financing and conduct of such campaigns.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3044 by prohibiting political…: Senate Vote, Mar 28, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-683/to-amend-s-3044-by-prohibiting-political-contributions-in (accessed 2026-10-17).