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Senate roll call 728 · 93rd Congress · Apr 11, 1974

To amend the provisions of S.3044 dealing with limitations on contributions by corporations or labor organizations.

On Apr 11, 1974, the Senate voted 40–48 (S 3044). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–41, Republicans 30–8, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
40
No
48
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 11, 1974

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 41 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the provisions of S.3044 dealing…: Senate Vote, Apr 11, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-728/to-amend-the-provisions-of-s-3044-dealing-with (accessed 2026-10-17).