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Senate roll call 197 · 93rd Congress · Jun 20, 1973

To amend S. 268 to give the state the right to designate and define areas of critical environmental concern.

On Jun 20, 1973, the Senate voted 38–59 (S 268). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–44, Republicans 27–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
38
No
59
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 20, 1973

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 15 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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