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Senate roll call 970 · 93rd Congress · Sep 12, 1974

To agree to S.RES. 401, expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to presidential pardons of individuals accused of committing offenses in connection with

On Sep 12, 1974, the Senate voted 55–24 (SRES 401). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–11, Republicans 21–12, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
55
No
24
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 12, 1974

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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