To amend S. 1081 to require Senate confirmation of appointment of head of the mining enforcement and safety administration.

On Jul 12, 1973, the Senate voted 93–2 (S 1081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 39–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 93
No: 2
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jul 12, 1973

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Bart Saxbe R-OH voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no

The bill

S. 1081: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way across Federal lands where the use of such rights-of-way is in the public interest and the applicant for the rights-of-way demonstrates the financial and technical capability to use the rights-of-way in a manner which will protect the environment.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Bart Saxbe R-OH
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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