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Senate roll call 80 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1973

To amend S. 929 so as to provide that an impoundment by the President will stand unless the Congress acts to overrule such impoundment.

On Apr 4, 1973, the Senate voted 36–61 (S 929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 33–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

36

No

61

Did not vote

5

Date

Apr 4, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.