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Senate roll call 178 · 93rd Congress · Jun 8, 1973

To reconsider the vote by which the moss amendment to S. 1888 was rejected. (see variable 187.)

On Jun 8, 1973, the Senate voted 48–38 (S 1888). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–22, Republicans 22–15, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
48
No
38
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 8, 1973

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 15 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the moss…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-178/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-moss-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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