To pass S. 1317.

On May 30, 1973, the Senate voted 74–5 (S 1317). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–3, Republicans 34–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 74
No: 5
Did not vote: 21
Date: May 30, 1973

By party

Democrats40 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
Harold Everett Hughes D-IA voted no
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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. 1317.: Senate Vote, May 30, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-151/to-pass-s-1317 (accessed 2026-10-15).