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Senate roll call 120 · 93rd Congress · May 9, 1973

To amend S. 352 so as to require that notice to voter of his acceptance or rejection of registration be sent by registered mail.

On May 9, 1973, the Senate voted 38–57 (S 352). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–51, Republicans 33–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
38
No
57
Did not vote
6
Date
May 9, 1973

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 3 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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