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Senate roll call 229 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1973

To pass S. 343, relating to the holding of federal primary elections and national conventions.

On Jun 27, 1973, the Senate voted 71–25 (S 343). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–12, Republicans 29–12, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
71
No
25
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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