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Senate roll call 707 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1974

To amend S.3044 by eliminating from the bill provisions for public financing of congressional campaigns, and substituting provisions for increased income tax CR

On Apr 4, 1974, the Senate voted 37–54 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–40, Republicans 24–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
37
No
54
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 4, 1974

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 40 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 15 no · 4 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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