To pass S. 39, a bill amending the federal aviation act of 1958 so as to provide a more effective program to prevent aircraft piracy.

On Feb 21, 1973, the Senate voted 89–0 (S 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 40–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Feb 21, 1973

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 39: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide a more effective program to prevent aircraft piracy.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 39, a bill amending the federal…: Senate Vote, Feb 21, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-21/to-pass-s-39-a-bill-amending-the-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).