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Senate roll call 692 · 93rd Congress · Apr 2, 1974

To amend S.3044 by providing that a campaign contributor may not accept a government contract within 24 months of making his contribution.

On Apr 2, 1974, the Senate voted 28–62 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–40, 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
62
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 2, 1974

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 40 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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