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Senate roll call 744 · 93rd Congress · Apr 30, 1974

To amend S.354 by providing that a person remains liable for damages for noneconomic detriment in excess of $2500 if the accident results in $600 of reasonable

On Apr 30, 1974, the Senate voted 24–64 (S 354). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–38, Republicans 8–28, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
24
No
64
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 30, 1974

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 38 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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