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Senate roll call 286 · 93rd Congress · Jul 17, 1973

To amend S. 1081, by authorizing and directing construction of a trans-alaska pipeline and barring further court review of environmental aspects of such project

On Jul 17, 1973, the Senate voted 49–48 (S 1081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–34, Republicans 28–14, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
49
No
48
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 17, 1973

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1081, by authorizing and…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-286/to-amend-s-1081-by-authorizing-and-directing-construction (accessed 2026-10-16).

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