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Senate roll call 7 · 93rd Congress · Feb 5, 1973

To amend S. 38, proposed airport development acceleration act, by providing that all airports regardless of size receive funds on the basis of a 75%-25% matchin

On Feb 5, 1973, the Senate voted 25–54 (S 38). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–36, Republicans 17–19, Independents 0–1. 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
25
No
54
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 5, 1973

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 36 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 38: A bill to amend the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, as amended, to increase the U.S. share of allowable project costs under such act; to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, to prohibit certain State taxation of persons in air commerce.

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. 38, proposed airport development…: Senate Vote, Feb 5…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-7/to-amend-s-38-proposed-airport-development-acceleration-act (accessed 2026-10-17).