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Senate roll call 20 · 93rd Congress · Feb 21, 1973

To pass S. 394.

On Feb 21, 1973, the Senate voted 69–20 (S 394). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 22–18, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
69
No
20
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 21, 1973

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 394: A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

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 pass S. 394.: Senate Vote, Feb 21, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-20/to-pass-s-394 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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