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Senate roll call 805 · 93rd Congress · May 30, 1974

To amend S.2543, a bill to amend the freedom of information act so as to facilitate freer access to government information. The amendment provides that suits co

On May 30, 1974, the Senate voted 56–29 (S 2543). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–11, Republicans 20–18, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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

56

No

29

Did not vote

14

Date

May 30, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.