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Senate roll call 122 · 93rd Congress · May 9, 1973

To pass S. 590, a bill to make appointments to three positions in the executive office of the President subject to Senate confirmation.

On May 9, 1973, the Senate voted 72–21 (S 590). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 19–20, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
72
No
21
Did not vote
8
Date
May 9, 1973

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 20 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 590, a bill to make appointments…: Senate Vote, May 9, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-122/to-pass-s-590-a-bill-to-make-appointments (accessed 2026-10-17).

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