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Senate roll call 137 · 93rd Congress · May 17, 1973

To amend taft amendment no. 138 to S. 1672, a bill amending the small business act. The stevenson amendment would change the FHA disaster relief program so as

On May 17, 1973, the Senate voted 50–31 (S 1672). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 11–23, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
50
No
31
Did not vote
18
Date
May 17, 1973

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 amend taft amendment no. 138 to S. 1672…: Senate Vote, May 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-137/to-amend-taft-amendment-no-138-to-s-1672 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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