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Senate roll call 169 · 93rd Congress · Jun 7, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to strike from the bill provisions limiting dairy imports to 2% of the domestic consumption for food.

On Jun 7, 1973, the Senate voted 23–71 (S 1888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 15–26, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
23
No
71
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 7, 1973

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • 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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