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Senate roll call 836 · 93rd Congress · Jun 12, 1974

On deciding the question raised by sen. Fong: is an amendment to H.R. 14434, a bill making appropriations for energy research and development for fiscal 1975, g

On Jun 12, 1974, the Senate voted 40–50 (HR 14434). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–41, Republicans 28–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
50
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 12, 1974

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 41 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14434: A bill making appropriations for energy research and development activities of certain departments, independent executive agencies, bureaus, offices, and commissions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

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, “On deciding the question raised by sen…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-836/on-deciding-the-question-raised-by-sen-fong-is (accessed 2026-10-17).