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Senate roll call 1122 · 93rd Congress · Dec 17, 1974

To close further debate on H.R. 17045, the proposed social services amendments of 1974.

On Dec 17, 1974, the Senate voted 70–23 (HR 17045). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–10, Republicans 29–11, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
70
No
23
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 17, 1974

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 17045: A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a consolidated program of Federal financial assistance to encourage provision of services by the States.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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