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Senate roll call 983 · 93rd Congress · Sep 18, 1974

To amend S.3221 so as to provide authority to governors of adjacent coastal states to request postponement of lease sales.

On Sep 18, 1974, the Senate voted 54–39 (S 3221). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 18–19, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
54
No
39
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 18, 1974

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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