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Senate roll call 168 · 93rd Congress · Jun 7, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to retain the target price program for the 1974 crop, phase out production incentive program by the 1977 crop, and authorize a set-aside progra

On Jun 7, 1973, the Senate voted 14–80 (S 1888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–50, Republicans 10–30, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
14
No
80
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 7, 1973

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1888: An original bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of assuring consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

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 S. 1888 to retain the target price…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-168/to-amend-s-1888-to-retain-the-target-price (accessed 2026-10-17).

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