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Senate roll call 246 · 93rd Congress · Jun 28, 1973

To amend H.R. 8152, a bill proposing amendments to the omnibus crime control and safe streets act, so as to require 75% of block grant funds under part c of the

On Jun 28, 1973, the Senate voted 24–68 (HR 8152). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–33, Republicans 5–33, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
24
No
68
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 28, 1973

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 33 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8152: A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve law enforcement and criminal justice 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 amend H.R. 8152, a bill proposing…: Senate Vote, Jun 28, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-246/to-amend-h-r-8152-a-bill-proposing-amendments (accessed 2026-10-17).

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