To pass H.R. 7528, NASA authorizations for fiscal 1974.

On Jun 19, 1973, the Senate voted 90–5 (HR 7528). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–5, Republicans 42–0, 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: 90
No: 5
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jun 19, 1973

By party

Democrats46 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James William Fulbright D-AR voted no
Michael Joseph (Mike) Mansfield D-MT voted no
Claiborne de Borda Pell D-RI voted no
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 7528: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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