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Senate roll call 978 · 93rd Congress · Sep 17, 1974

To amend H.R. 15580. The committee amendment relates to the provision of administrative services in the medicare program at the lowest posssible cost. 87

On Sep 17, 1974, the Senate voted 71–13 (HR 15580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–6, Republicans 28–8, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
71
No
13
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 17, 1974

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15580: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, 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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