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Senate roll call 84 · 93rd Congress · Apr 4, 1973

To amend S. 929 so as to require Congress, beginning with fiscal year 1975, to prescribe a limit on federal expenditures after receiving and considering budget

On Apr 4, 1973, the Senate voted 70–24 (S 929). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 16–22, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
70
No
24
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 4, 1973

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 22 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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