To recess.

On Jun 25, 1973, the Senate voted 1–83. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–48, Republicans 0–38, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 1 member 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: 1
No: 83
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 25, 1973

By party

Democrats1 yes · 48 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 38 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James George Abourezk D-SD voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

James George Abourezk D-SD

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recess.: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-212/to-recess (accessed 2026-10-13).