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Senate roll call 15 · 93rd Congress · Feb 19, 1973

To agree to S.RES. 59, a resolution relating to the railroad transportation crisis caused by freight car shortages, especially as it pertains to the shipment of

On Feb 19, 1973, the Senate voted 60–15 (S 59). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 21–14, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
60
No
15
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 19, 1973

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 14 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 59: A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide improved medical care to veterans; to provide hospital and medical care to certain dependents and survivors of veterans; to improve recruitment and retention of career personnel in the Department of Medicine and Surgery.

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 agree to S.RES. 59, a resolution relating…: Senate Vote, Feb 19…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-15/to-agree-to-s-res-59-a-resolution-relating (accessed 2026-10-16).

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