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Senate roll call 171 · 93rd Congress · Jun 7, 1973

To amend S. 1888 to adjust the value of food stamp allotments to reflect changes in the prices of food.

On Jun 7, 1973, the Senate voted 56–38 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 16–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
56
No
38
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 7, 1973

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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