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Senate roll call 775 · 93rd Congress · May 9, 1974

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, the tower amendment to S.2986.

On May 9, 1974, the Senate voted 37–46 (S 2986). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–14, Republicans 5–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
46
Did not vote
15
Date
May 9, 1974

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 33 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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