To pass H.R. 15404, making appropriations for the department of state, justice, commerce, and the judiciary.

On Aug 22, 1974, the Senate voted 77–9 (HR 15404). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 29–7, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 77
No: 9
Did not vote: 14
Date: Aug 22, 1974

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Edward John Gurney R-FL voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 15404: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for other purposes.

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 pass H.R. 15404, making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Aug 22, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-953/to-pass-h-r-15404-making-appropriations-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).