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Senate roll call 870 · 93rd Congress · Jul 9, 1974

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S93500.

On Jul 9, 1974, the Senate voted 23–68 (S 3500). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–47, Republicans 17–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
23
No
68
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 9, 1974

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 47 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-870/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).